Glass pipes are blowing up in popularity as glass blowers are creating timely pieces
. In this next article I am going to list different parts of tobacco pipes. Almost all pipes are identical and every pipe smoker should be able to list all the different parts of the piece. Without knowing the parts you are not a die hard tobacco smoker.
Bowl: This is the part of the pipe where you put your tobacco or smoking herb. Bowls range in different sizes which often times is in correlation with the length of the piece.
Shank: This is where the stem and the bowl meet. The shank needs to be made from quality glass if you want your pipe to last. Most American glass blowers use quality glass while foreign pipe blowers often use cheaper glass.
When you purchase your piece make sure that the glass is thick and of quality. Dont waste your money on the cheap pipes you can buy at the gas station. Spend some money and go get yourself a piece that you are going to love to smoke out of. The cheaper glass pipes will break.
Stem: The stem is the part that connects the mouthpiece with the shank. Inspect the craftsmanship that has been placed into the pipe.
Bit: This is often times called the mouthpiece. This is where you put your mouth to inhale your tobacco.
There are also different variations of the glass pipe that are used commonly in the smoking community. One type of this pipe includes glass on glass. Glass on glass means that two separate glass pieces are joined by glass alone.
Glass on glass is a term mostly associated with water pipes but can be used with other definitions. The stem of a water piece needs suction so you can pull the smoke through the pipe with no leaks. Glass on glass is expensive but adds a great artistic addition to your pipe.
Another common type of pipe is the one hitter also known as the bat. One hitters are used for quick hits as they usually only last about 1 hit.
A bubbler is a piece that bubblers as you smoke from it. The bubblers are caused by you sucking air through the pipe. The bubbles add a cooling effect and lessen the harshness of smoke on your lungs. People love to smoke from bubblers. The artwork that goes into these bubble pipes is phenomenal. You can find bubblers that will blow your mind.
A chillum is a pipe that looks like a one hitter but bigger. Chillums you can get many hits from depending on the size of your bowl. Some people like bigger chillums while other like smaller ones. For most chillums you will need a screen to smoke from them.
So in all reality you should check out glass pipes and how to smoke your tobacco from them. Glass is going to be used for years to come when it comes to crafting beautiful glass pipes.