pipestudio
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I built my present studio in the fall of '96 as the
first snows of winter began to fall. The studio is
perched above the flow of the the Battenkill
and is surrounded by the Taconic and Green
mountains. It is here that I find the inspiration
for my work.
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The essence of a well made pipe depends
greatly upon the briar from which it is made.
The burls that I use are selected from the
finest briar available in Greece and Italy.
The burls are chosen for their beauty and
smoking quality.
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briar burls from Greece and Italy
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pipe design
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It is at this point that I attempt to take the
concept of a shape that resides in my
mind's eye and begin the first step of
creating the pipe. The pipe design
should be pleasing to the eye,
well balanced and easy to hold in
your mouth. The pipe should fit
your hand comfortably and have
a sensual feel to it.
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