Monday, February 17, 2014

Artist Spotlight: Just Another Glassblower



Watch JAG  collab with 2 Stroke, party, and have a great time but not in that exact order. From having a crush on Penelope Cruz,  to his new collaboration with Grenco Science, (Just Another G-Pen) or just hanging with his homies in Philly.Follow JAG on Facebook and Instagram.
Check out the current inventory of JAG in stock and stay tuned for the Just Another G-Pen dropping online this month. —–> SHOP KULTURE 

Friday, February 7, 2014

Glass Pipes: Important for Smoking Tobaccos





Glass blown pipes add so much value to smoker’s tobacco habit. A lot of people like their favorite tobaccos taste when smoking from glass pipes. It’s no wonder it took quite some time to make items from glass. Nowadays glass pipes are getting more popularity and are being used by more people than before. People like glass pipes as these offer a great smoking experience and convenience. With unique glass pipes made easily available nowadays from skilled glass blowers are what make them quite essential to own. Glass blown pipes continue to be available with never before seen styles, designs and shapes.

Glass blowers are developing remarkable glass blown pipes that are being marketed at a fast rate. Glass blowers are now easily accessible as they have their own websites to offer their pipes and put their glass items on display. Tobacco smokers can fully appreciate the different methods glass blowers make their pipes. Glass blown pipes are a one of a kind art. Glass allows blowers unlimited means to make their pipes.

In shopping around for your ideal pipe, you will discover different varieties and a wide range of pipes easily available. You will be impressed by the different pipes you will see. From clear to vibrant colors that comes in unique style s and designs. Glass blowing is a fun and satisfying way to be able to make beautiful and unique glass items.
When buying your pipe make sure it is made from dense and quality glass. Glass blown pipes that are created out of inexpensive glass will easily crack, some might even blow up as you are smoking from them. You will want to take appropriate care and store your glass item properly to make it last, even when you are carrying it with you a proper storage will be needed to ensure it is in reliable conditions. Maybe your glass piece can even be passed on to your children. There are valuable glass pipes that are kept as collectible pieces and have been around for quite some time, these pipes have been around for hundreds of years. If proper and careful care is given to your glass pies you will have no problems with your glass blown pipes.

Proper care for your glass pieces includes regularly washing your pipe and storing properly when not in use or even when you carry them around proper storage is a must. Extreme temperature will damage your glass pipes. One way to easily clean your pipes is in placing them in a plastic bag with the following mixture, a handful of salt, about 25% of water and 75% rubbing alcohol and make sure to fully submerge the pipe, then seal the bag and shake them well, just not too vigorously to avoid damaging the pipes, shake for five minutes then wash the pipe in running water and that’s it. If an overall clean is needed you are going to have to soaked your item in boiling water for at least 15 minutes. An overnight soak or boiling your glass pipes allows you to get rid of all the residues that accumulate inside. Make sure to avoid placing your pipe in a cold temperature after boiling them as this will leave cracks on the glass, place them somewhere at warm temperature to gradually cool down after boiling these in hot water.

Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Fascinating Creations in Glass Blown Pipes

Glass pipes are fast rising in fame as glass blowers are making beautiful timely glass pieces. Almost all pipes are similar and every pipe smoker should be able to tell all the different areas of this item. In knowing different pipe pieces, you will get to enhance your smoking experience more.

A bowl is the pipe’s part where you can place your shredded tobaccos. The bowl are available in different sizes depending on your glass piece, it is usually connected to the length of the pipe.

The shank is where the stem and the bowl meet. The shank needs to be made from a high quality glass like Pyrex if you want your pipe to last long. Most glass blowers use top quality glass while there are other pipe blowers who often use less expensive glass piece.

As you purchase your item make sure that the glass is thick and made of good quality glass. Don’t spend your cash on cheap pipes as these will not last long. You can go get yourself an item that is suitable to your taste, budget and style. The cheaper the glass pipe will be the more prone to cracks or breaking.

The stem is the part that joins the mouth piece or bit with the shank. Carefully look at the workmanship that has been placed into the pipe.

The bit is often ten times called as the mouth piece. This is an opening at the end where you inhale the tobaccos smoke.

There are also different distinctions of the glass pipes that are used generally in the world of smoking. Another kind is glass on glass. Glass on glass pieces are two separate glass items that are joined by glass alone.

Glass on glass is a term mostly related with water pipes but is available in glass pipes as well. The stem of a water item needs suction power so you can breathe in the smoke through the pipe with no leaking. A glass on glass can be expensive but is one great looking piece you can add to your collection.

Another common sort of pipe is one hitters. One hitters are used for one or quick hits as they usually only have about one hit. A chillum is a pipe that looks like the one hitter pipes but larger. Chillums can give you more hits based on the size of their bowl. Some like larger chillums while other like small ones. For most chillums you will need a screen so the shredded tobaccos wouldn’t get inside the pipe.

 A bubbler is a glass piece with water that bubbles as you inhale the smoke inside. The bubblers are made as you inhale through the opening. The water have a cooling effect for the smoke and reduce the harshness of your tobaccos smoke, making for less carcinogens therefore less harsh on your lungs. People can appreciate smoking their tobacco from bubblers as these glass pieces leaves no aftertaste and gives a smoother flavor when you smoke. Bubblers are available in a wide and amazing style and designs; you can find one that is suitable to your taste and needs.

Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Bubbler Pipes: Ease and Comfort in Smoking




Glass bubbler pipes nowadays are being made to fit the needs of avid tobacco smokers. Pipes made from glass are getting more and more appreciated. It’s no wonder that bubblers are now fast rising in popularity and demands in smoking tobaccos as well. People like them because of how practical and convenient they can be and how smooth the tobaccos taste is. Bubblers make smoking tobaccos just that much better. With water placed in its chamber, the cooling effect is what this kind of smoking pipe is all about, that and filtering the tobacco down making for less carcinogens. People like the flavor of the tobaccos and the less harsh the tobaccos smoke are as well.

Smaller pipes like glass spoon pipes makes for smoother flavor with no aftertaste in tobaccos as well but without any filtration method the smoke will be inhaled as is. That is why some go for bubblers or the much bigger water pipe. The secret to success with glass bubblers is in putting the right amount of water inside its chambers. Too much and there will never be enough room for the tobacco’s smoke, with too much water the higher the amount of pressure to move the water through it will be and if it’s too little there will be no cooling effect due to small amount of water. It not that difficult to find the right level but it takes a few times. The recommended amount relies on the kind of bubbler you are using, make sure to ask before buying your bubbler.

Glass bubbler pipes come in different designs, there’s the regular type and then there’s the portable ones that looks like dry pipes only with an extra chamber made for filling water like the hammer bubbler, Sherlock bubbler and sidecar bubbler. Regular bubblers looks like smaller water pipes, the hammer bubbler look like an actual hammer, the sidecar bubblers bowl and well is joined on either the left or right side. The most well-known kind of bubblers is the regular bubblers and the hammer. Bubblers come in different colors and designs. Most of the time they are made with colors but there are clear ones as well.

When looking for a glass bubbler pipe you can look online. There are a lot of websites with a range of bubblers to choose from. Some have countless selections to choose from and you will find yourself surprised when looking through their different selection of pipes. The sizes in glass bubblers range from 4 to 8 inches. Customized bubbler can be made larger to the usual size available.

Customized bubblers although expensive are another option when purchasing a smoking pipe. Customized items allow one to design their new glass bubbler pipe fitting for their needs. But this comes at a price. A custom piece can be quite costly. If you have the money it is definitely well worth its value. No one will have a pipe like yours. You get to show off your glass piece. It will be well worth it when you have your perfect pipe.

Monday, February 3, 2014

Water Pipes: From Traditional to Contemporary Styles




 These days, smoking tobaccos is filled with different tools that come in different sizes, colors, styles, shapes and designs. As a part of our everyday and social interactions, the items used are often chosen after looking into the styles of different available smoking devices there is. So, going in with the newly and beautifully made tools used for smoking tobaccos like water pipes, hand pipes, bubblers, vaporizers and more. Skilled glass blowers have skillfully and efficiently created the glass pipes to make their buyers pleased and satisfied.

Dealing in all kind of pipes made from different materials like glass, clay and more, the distribution is made possible in the limited time after ordering them. With this, custom glass pipes and other more inexpensive glass pipe items are available always.

The expertly made and vibrantly colored, each and every type of glass pipes available is for sale to make every experience enjoyable and a satisfied in the product they purchase. Hence, the trends and styles are assessed and then presented in the shape of beautifully made pieces of smoking pipes. As, currently, some likes and required something authentic and unique to keep up with their style in the things they use in their day to day lives, so, the styles and shapes of these pipes are often taken with the blend of contemporary and traditional forms to have a modern and classy items in the area of smoking tools.

Additionally, the process of shipping the items is also made very convenient for whoever orders the glass pipes. In this regard, the identical and authentic pieces are forwarded with highest possible care and security as all the objects mentioned are very delicate and need additional care while being delivered. So, the proficiently packed items that are to be transported to their destined places are delivered with utmost care and speed.

With the increasing technological convenience nowadays, it is professionally needed to be updated as well according to the changing tendency of fashions and styles nowadays. Hence, all the items are especially created according to the day to day style and trend. So, it is appropriately and accordingly administered to go with the updated and unique looks as far style statement is concerned.

Therefore, beautifully crafted and designed Hand Blown glass pipes absolutely meets the demands and choice of different people’s flair and taste who always go for something new and unique in the marketplace. So, buy glass pipes of all category and styles from skilled glass pipe blowers to be different and in style when it comes to smoking pipes and other components made for smoking. Careful creation in the manufacturing of these items is a priority, so that the smokers would get to enjoy their smoking experience in the best form.

With the contemporary touch in glass pipes nowadays, all the items in pipes and other smoking tools and accessories are made with utmost care and creativity from known glass blowers. So, the traditional as well as the contemporary items are available with guarantee and up to the utmost possible satisfactory of their customers. So, having your favored items of choice, the distribution is done for those who wanted their smoking experience with pleasure and satisfaction.