2.5" Glass Pipe

2.5" Assorted Regular Glass Pipes (~40g) Some people don’t expect glass pipes to be very different from pipes made with other materials like clay or wood. The difference in material is actually very important, though, especially for people who want to have a pure smoking experience. Clay and wood pipes are known to add some of their own flavors to anything you smoke out of them, which isn’t ideal if you’re trying to fully enjoy your newest blend of tobacco or herbs. Glass bowls don’t impart any flavor of their own, and they’re also extremely easy to clean so you can get a fresh taste every single time. How Are Glass Pipes Made? If you’ve ever seen someone blow glass before, you already know how beautiful and fascinating this process can be. Blown glass, including pipes, can be produced by hand or whirled on glass lathes. Some people prefer to buy mass-produced pipes from the most respected brands in the industry because they’re looking for the most consistent experience they can find. Others like to shop for glass pipes by local artists because the creativity can really shine through in pieces that are made by hand. When blowing glass, the artist takes very hot, molten glass and forms it into the desired shape before allowing it to cool. During the blowing process, it’s possible to include different colors of glass to create a visually appealing look. To do this, the artist will typically add color at different steps to create layers, specks, or other interesting textures. Another process that can make glass pipes especially interesting is called fuming. Hot metal fumes are introduced to the glass, which gives it a tinted appearance. The tinting isn’t very noticeable at first because it’s on a clear background, but smokers can enjoy watching their pipes change color during and after smoking. This happens because resin from whatever you smoke will coat the inside of the pipe, and the darkness of the resin makes the fuming more visible. The color reflected from the fuming process will depend on the type of metal vapor used in this process. You might notice that your pipe seems to be turning pink, yellow, blue, or some other color as you use it. The colors will look different depending on the lighting and angle when you look at it, which makes these glass pipes like living pieces of art. When it’s time to clean your pipe, the color will return to its original state and you can start all over again. What are the Benefits of Glass Pipes? One of the biggest advantages of glass pipes is that the material isn’t flammable and doesn’t add any extra taste to your smoke. In other words, these pipes are a great choice for anyone who wants to enjoy the purest smoke possible. Since these pipes are non-porous, they’re also extremely easy to clean and sterilize. If you start to taste some flavors from your previous smoke whenever you light a fresh bowl, you can easily clean the pipe to get back to the pure flavor you love. For similar reasons, people often think of glass pipes as being a relatively healthier smoking option. People are still inhaling whatever material they’re smoking, but that’s all. There’s no unintended smoke like you might expect from clay pipes, wood pipes, or rolling papers. The only thing being combusted is the exact thing you want. Finally, smoking out of a glass pipe is extremely convenient and fun. Glass is an ideal material for making pipes because it doesn’t heat easily, and it does cool down quickly in the event that it does get hot. Compared to making pipes out of some other type of metal, there is a very low risk of burning your fingers or lips when you smoke out of a glass pipe. The comfortable experience is also very fun. There are almost limitless different types of glass pipes in terms of both structure and color, so the smoker can get plenty of variety without sacrificing the smoking experience. What are the Disadvantages of Glass Pipes? There are some slight disadvantages to glass pipes. These pipes are still a terrific option for most people, but it’s important to consider all angles before you make your decision. For one thing, glass pipes are relatively easy to break. That’s just how glass is. This shouldn’t be a problem if the pipe is handled correctly, but accidents happen. Unfortunately, it’s also hard to repair glass pipes– they generally can’t be salvaged once they’re broken. We recommend that people be extremely careful when they’re storing, handling, and cleaning their glass pipe. If you proceed with caution, you should be able to use your glass pipe for a long time without it breaking. Some people have also noted that options like metal pipes and rolling papers are less expensive than glass pipes. That’s true, but you pay for what you get. Smoking out of a metal pipe can be hot and uncomfortable, so it’s beyond worth it for most people to upgrade to a glass pipe. You can also use a glass pipe again and again, unlike rolling papers. One of the great things about glass pipes is that there are so many different types. This allows people to choose the exact type of glass pipe that enables the type of smoking experience they like. Just as importantly, it allows you to have a variety of different options in terms of both function and appearance. It’s no wonder so many people like to collect a lot of different pieces! While some pipes are produced in mass quantities in factories to create more consistency, every pipe that was hand blown by a local artist is completely unique.