- If you ordered a finished item, it means that it was made some time ago and has already stood and acquired its final color (but it could have been photographed for the store immediately after production).
- If an item from your order is made for you, then it will begin to darken on the way to you, and the final color will receive already in your house.
Trusting is never easy, especially in a new unknown shop in a distant land. Therefore, you can take a look at my shops on the Etsy platform.
Marijuana pipes and smoking accessories - https://www.etsy.com/shop/PipeOClock.
Souvenirs and jewelry - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Kimelfeld.
Here and there the same products, but in this shop the prices are slightly lower, since me do not have to pay Etsy commissions, and the selection of goods is slightly larger, since there are no Etsy restrictions. You can purchase the item you like at any of these three shop.
Remember that these are NOT tobacco pipes. Therefore, if you just need a tobacco pipe, you don't have to read further. A tobacco pipe is made from other materials and has different parameters.
The size of the bowl and its capacity (the size of the space for the contents) are two different things. When I indicate the bowl-size of the pipe, I mean exactly the inner size of the bowl (the place for the contents). There may be a large heavy pipe with a small volume.
The size of the pipe bowl is a conditional concept. In all, pipes S-size are designed for the volume of one puff, M-size - two or three puffs, L-size - more puffs. But in the pipe there is a net with which you can vary the size of the inner bowl, in addition, you can fill the pipe tightly or not, pull the smoke strongly or weakly. That is, what will be one puff for one person will turn out to be several puffs for another. If you need exact dimensions of the bowl - ask me.
The size of the bowl depends on the preference of the user. If the contents are strong or the smoker is a beginner, then it makes sense to take a pipe with a small bowl (S). In cases where the contents are not strong, or a person likes "to be buried in the trash", or the pipe is intended for a company, then it is worth taking a pipe with a large bowl (L). In other cases, the pipe with the bowl medium size (M) is sufficient.
The length of the mouthpiece depends on personal preference. A long mouthpiece will keep the smoke cooler than a short one. In a very short mouthpiece the smoke will be hot. The extra long mouthpiece (over 25 cm) looks elegant but is difficult to care for. At your request, I can make a long mouthpiece with two screw-on parts so it will be easier to clean and can be used separately like two short mouthpieces.
The shape of the mouthpiece does not affect the result, but a strongly curved mouthpiece is harder to clean than a smooth or straight. Keep in mind that almost all pipes with curved mouthpieces cannot stand on the table, they will fall to one side. For many people it doesn't matter, but for many others it is important. If you don't know what to choose, then I recommend a straight mouthpiece 10-15 cm long.
My pipes are made of metal, so you need to be prepared that they will heat up when smoking, but since there is little content, the heating will not be strong. Massive pipes with a small capacity heat up less.
Some fans like to mix smoke with air, especially if the smoke concentration is too high. For this purpose, in the pipe I can make a special hole – a carburetor – that can be closed with a finger if necessary, thereby changing the concentration and temperature of the smoke to your liking. Such a hole is made only by special request of the customer, otherwise it is absent by default.
The pipe lid does about the same function, in addition, it allows you to smoke in portions - if you close the lid, the smoldering stops. That is, smoking with a lid that is completely closed is usually impossible.
The pipe should be looked after in the same way as for ordinary bronze items. The set that we send, there is a special cleaning ramrod for pipe cleaning. If you wish you can use a small brush, but this is only suitable for short mouthpieces. The pipe can be washed with soap or dishwashing liquid. Do not use aggressive and abrasive agents and do not ignite the pipe on fire. While respecting the basic rules, this pipe can last almost forever.
Bronze is an alloy of copper with tin and a small portion of other metals. Depending on the proportions and composition, the bronze alloy can have different shades - reddish, yellowish, whitish, even iridescent. The upper layer of bronze oxidizes in air and darkens over time, this color is called "the color of old bronze". The speed of color change depends on the surrounding space - on the humidity and composition of the air.
In addition, protruding parts that experience friction from hands or other surfaces remain bright - so in street statues the parts that tourists like to grab hold of remain bright.
A newly made item, after polishing and blackening, has a lighter and more mirror-like appearance than one that has already stood for some time.
You can always ask for a photo of the product you ordered to evaluate its color and quality.
My souvenirs are made of bronze or silver, therefore they do not require any special care..
The bronze souvenirs can be washed with soap or dishwashing liquid. Do not use aggressive and abrasive agents and do not ignite the souvenirs on fire to clean up dirt and soot.
Silver souvenirs and jewelry also need regular cleaning (especially earrings). Use special products to clean them and do not forget to remove jewelry when using household chemicals.
By respecting these basic rules, my souvenirs can last almost forever
I can personalize the repeatable model for you and make it more special. Usually I first make a model from wax and at this stage you can suggest making small changes and personalization - for example, carve in a simple drawing (note, I'm not an artist!), or add text. If the item is already cast and completely finished (these are "ready to ship" items), then there are far fewer opportunities for personalization.
In this case, I can only make an engraving, and not all of my ready-made things will have free space for text.
I do custom-made items. It all depends on the imagination of the customer and my capabilities. I work only by hand, no 3D modeling and printing, so I can't do some things. But I can always offer a compromise option. Therefore, if you have ideas - suggest, we will discuss.
There are permanent and temporary discounts in the store.
1. Loyalty discounts 10% for repeat customers. Technically, this discount is not yet connected to the store, so if you qualify for it, please contact me. This discount is available to registered customers only.
2. Discounts 10% for finished goods. This is a permanent discount, but the products participating in it change as they are made and sold.
3. Territorial discount of 30% for citizens of Ukraine (with local delivery). In this case, I save on delivery and commissions, so I can please my compatriots.
4. Just discounts. These are short sales of 10-30%, timed to coincide with some event. If you want to grab them, then stay tuned.
5. In this store I am launching a new promotion - when you buy more than $ 250, you get a gift - a pipe-pot. If you made a purchase in another section and you do not need the pipe, contact me and I will make you a replacement for something suitable for you.