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rick

Glass pipes were, at one time, a luxury to me. Now, I cant imagine smoking out of anything else. I really enjoy the different styles of hand blown glass that I buy, and I sometimes take weeks to pick out "my next pipe".

Recently, i've encountered some "very proud" people who believe that artistic quality is of greater consequence than functionality.

I found this interesting and was wondering what you all thought about this? Would you purchase a Hand Blown Glass Pipe or Bong to simply look at? I have some very beautiful pieces, in excess of $500.00 purchase price, but...I still smoke out of it regularly.

I would be interested in hearing from any glass blowers if there are any that visit. I realize that glass blowing is an art, but...if it isnt functional, it's a vase and im not interested.

Thoughts?

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Stephanie S.

I look at a glass pipe as a piece of art that is functional.
I love my glass pipe, but for some reason often revert to Old Faithful, my wooden pipe from college.

I'm expecting this video...on glass blowing in CA...one day....


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teufelfisch

Who has a piece they don't use??

Even some of the wildest and most beautiful pieces I've bought (or friends have bought) have been smoked from. Many were broken in the process... I guess don't smoke with clumsy people. That's not so much a problem now as it was in the past, though.

I voted "art". If I see a piece that's stunningly beautiful, I'm more likely to buy it than an ugly piece that is more reliable and durable. I'm careful with my peices, and generally smoke only with a small group now (risk of breakage is minimized). If I see a piece that is both functional and good looking, well the sum is greater than the parts. In other words, I'd rather have one great piece than two good pieces.

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Buzzby

I don't like glass pipes. None of my friends use them. Maybe that's because we're all old geezers. Most of the ones I've seen have been ugly and/or garish. They also don't fare well in pockets or backpacks. I mostly smoke joints in a steamboat because they smoke cool, slow, and don't require re-lighting. When I do smoke a pipe it's the trusty old brass-and-wood pipe I've had for 30 years.

This excludes my collection of briar pipes used for smoking tobacco. The grain of the wood is endlessly fascinating in a way that no man-made material could ever be. Briar is one of those magic materials that improves with age and use.

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smoking_joe_lee

"This excludes my collection of briar pipes used for smoking tobacco. The grain of the wood is endlessly fascinating in a way that no man-made material could ever be. Briar is one of those magic materials that improves with age and use."

So true! However, for display on shelf or mantle, it's difficult to top quality hand blown glass. So, for smoking, it's briar. For those "wow, that looks cool" comments, hand blown glass!

 

PotShot

As far as glass pieces go, its all artistic. You don't use glass pieces for functionality... thats what joints or wooden pipes are for.

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Zilos

I feel the same way, they are mostly for show and for their beauty. Used only when yer feeling brave and willing to risk breaking or chipping them.

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Sativica7

Form follows function, or something like that. Straightforward glass bongs/pipes like Roor or Graffix aren't aesthetic, but they are works of art 'cause they get you high.

Higher Logic

I rather go for the artistic qualities rather than the "functional" aspect of it; simply because functionality (is that a word?) is meaningless to me, I'm going to get high regardless ya know? Recently (a couple months go) I bought a gorgeous 2.5' HVY bong that was upwards $300 range, and all for some glass that would have been fine to substitute for some joints Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and blown glass is definately an art and an art form that hould be appreciated and cherished

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finetree

Ya glass pipes are art, there are endless colors and designs that contribute to their beuty.
Sure they have functionality, makes for smoother better tasting smoke.
The downside to me is durability. to me they are not rugged. being clumsy is one thing, but accidents happen.
Any time I buy a pipe, it must meet all the above requirements, and that is why i have no glass in my compliment of pipes. I stick to Wood, Stone, and Ceramic (Ceramic is my favorite).