Glass blown pipes are now easily available worldwide. This is something that a lot of
people are interested about and looking for ways and information in buying the
ideal glass pipe available.
The pipe in its making process starts
with a glass that is formed like a long tube. Glass like this can come in several
different sizes and relies on the dimension of the product the manufacturer
wants to have in the completed product. To be able to modify the form of the
glass, the glass blower uses a torch to heat up the glass until it reaches the
right consistency.
When a color needs to be added to the
glass on the outside of the pipe, products known as glass sticks are used. This
glass is then heated also but made in a way that it is on the outside of the
pipes primary glass structure. A pipe that changes colors can also be done but
that is a procedure that is far more complicated.
Pyrex is one popular and well-known glass
choice when some plans on purchasing a glass pipe. This is basically because they are
far more sturdy then pipes made of a low quality glass. They still stay light
and portable which is great for some that likes to take them with them when out
and about. Another benefit with this type of pipe is that there is far less
possibility of it breaking should it be accidentally drop.
Another popular and known pipe is
known as the inside out pipe. This pipe style features colors to the inside of
the pipe. These are far more complicated for glass blowers to make and will
need them to take the time and patience to make this type of glass pipe. They
are one really great works of art when they are done, making them so well-known
and popular for smokers.
A lot of people are irresponsible
when it comes to cleaning their pipes as they think it is one complicated
process. There are very simple methods that this can be done and often use cleaning
products that are already available in our homes making cleaning these pieces
inexpensive as well. One technique uses three products, a mixture of water, salt and rubbing
alcohol.
A mixture of rubbing alcohol, water
and salt for a faster and easier way to clean can be used. You can mix rubbing
alcohol and water, with a higher percentage of rubbing alcohol and only 25%
water in a zip-lock. Ensure there is enough of the mixture to completely
submerge the pipe in the bag. After this add a decent amount of salt to the
bag. Salt can help loosen the remaining residue inside. After adding the salt
you can then close the top and give it a little shake. Shake your item but not
to vigorously. After this your pipe should be completely cleaned. All you will
need to do after this is wash your pipe with clean water.
Other useful information can be
discovered about glass pipe by looking online. Surfing around through websites,
blogs and forums can help you understand more so that you may never have known
about before and can be beneficial especially when you want to start collecting
glass pipes.