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Post by Nevadablue on Nov 27, 2017 21:11:06 GMT -5
I wanted a brass or bronze pipe holder but was too cheap to pay for a 'real' one. So, I made one. While unpacking our craft supplies, I found a tub of air dry clay. This is pretty neat stuff, and can be molded into nearly any shape. So, a pipe holder appeared. I painted it with some gold paint and proceeded to smear some other colors on it. Here it is.  And sitting on a real bronze ash tray. I need to tone down the green and add some red/brown accents.  And with a pipe in it.  Playing with clay is fun! |
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Post by scrooge on Nov 27, 2017 21:30:24 GMT -5
I don't think you could of gotten a closer match. Good job!
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Post by papipeguy on Nov 27, 2017 21:43:25 GMT -5
Looks great. Well done.
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Post by jitterbugdude on Nov 28, 2017 4:41:52 GMT -5
Looks good.. just like a "real" one but I'd be really impressed if you could make a pipe out of that stuff...  |
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Post by oldcajun123 on Nov 28, 2017 17:40:59 GMT -5
I have 2 bronzes, not for pipes, one my first pair of walking shoes as a baby that my Mom had bronzed, the other was a Mountain Man Statue that the fellows gave me when I retired , they said that that is what they thought of me, I hope that was a good thought.
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Post by Nevadablue on Nov 28, 2017 17:45:19 GMT -5
Bronzed baby shoes should make good pipe holders.
I bet this stuff could be used for a pipe. Hmmm... I need to look up the ingredients. It actually carves very much like meerschaum. Well, maybe we can get rich off of this.
Yep, I will try it. I found this...
"Crayola® Air-Dry Clay is a natural earth clay which air-dries to a hard solid. Use it to make clay sculptures, decorative items or plaques. No baking or firing needed. Easy clean-up. Minimal shrinkage."
but I also found this. Although, I am sure that smoking tobacco in their clay is probably illegal.
"Handling and care information:
Store unused clay in an airtight container. Do not store clay to which water has been added. Keep finished product away from open flame. Do not mold into candleholders or other like items for use around flame. Do not put in oven, microwave or kiln. Do not allow finished pieces to come into contact with food or liquids."
But, burning tobacco is not an open flame.
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Post by Nevadablue on Nov 28, 2017 18:02:09 GMT -5
I can't find out more info about ingredients, due to 'proprietary' nonsense. But, it appears that there is a slight chance of the material burning. My guess is that it has some cellulose in it (like paper). But of course, briar will burn too. MUST try this.
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Post by scrooge on Nov 28, 2017 19:02:12 GMT -5
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Post by oldcajun123 on Nov 28, 2017 19:16:04 GMT -5
 I guess you could put a pipe in there. |
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Post by duffer on Nov 28, 2017 20:39:56 GMT -5
Nice work!!
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