So I Painted a Briar this time…

[Lianza]

Hello pipe smokers!

Just wanted to share some photos of a briar pipe I painted. Total cost of the project was around 30$, including the pipe( just a no-name pipe I got online). Didn’t want to spend too much on my first attempt on briar.

I was going for a ‘water-like’ effect.

First I sanded off the briar’s finish. Then I layered acrylic paint until I was happy with the texture’s. After that I did washes and dry-brushing to show the texture’s more.

I am going to sand the rim a bit before I smoke from it.

Thanks for looking!

 

[Chasing Embers]

Got a bit of Giger techno-organic texturing going on.?

 

[Lianza]

Got a bit of Giger techno-organic texturing going on.?

Thanks!

His artwork has always been inspirational! What a Terrific vision he has.

 

[mso489]

That's a unique and artful pattern carefully scaled and applied. Different paints, especially those burnt and drawn into the airway, may be toxicological considerations; that could be researched to reduce any risk. But the visuals are terrific. The process might be a patent. The process might be used in painting cars, motorcycles, boats. It's eye catching.

 

[Chasing Embers]

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Absolutely.? Big fan myself.?

 

[mortonbriar]

You got a bunch of paint on your hand still!
Very fun effect and texture. I would take the rim right back to briar, but then again I would not paint a pipe so don't listen to me!

 

[Lianza]

I would take the rim right back to briar, but then again I would not paint a pipe so don't listen to me!

Just sanded the rim right back to the briar, nice touch thanks!

 

[mortonbriar]

You will have to put up another photo to show off the rim contrast!

 

[Lianza]

You will have to put up another photo to show off the rim contrast!

 

[Lianza]

Just finished another… this time a cheap pipe I bought online 5 years ago when I first started smoking a pipe. Now I know better lol… But it was the perfect canvas.

I’ve been having a very creative evening… smoking my pipe, drinking tea, and painting.

 

[Chasing Embers]

Yeah, those contrasting rims really make them pop.?

 

[mikethompson]

Good call on sanding the rim - breaks up the color a bit.

 

[Toast]

I'd be really interested to know how they stand up to being smoked (if you get bubbling or any other changes).

+1 on the rim, really makes it pop!

 

[WVOldFart]

I think they are beautiful pipes, but I wonder how hot they will get since the briar will not be able to breathe. The pipe is now almost like Brylon. If they stay cool, and the paint doesn't bubble, you have made a great product.

 

[STP]

Very nice! I also agree on sanding the rim?

 

[Merton]

The red one looks like a delmonico steak or an anatomical slide.
I would be careful smoking either.

 

[BROBS]

Freddy Kruger’s face

 

[Lianza]

Thanks everyone!

I will be smoking the red one first - I will keep you all updated on how the paint job holds up after 15 - 20 bowl’s.

 

[Sweet Home Alabama]

Hello pipe smokers!

Just wanted to share some photos of a briar pipe I painted. Total cost of the project was around 30$, including the pipe( just a no-name pipe I got online). Didn’t want to spend too much on my first attempt on briar.

I was going for a ‘water-like’ effect.

First I sanded off the briar’s finish. Then I layered acrylic paint until I was happy with the texture’s. After that I did washes and dry-brushing to show the texture’s more.

I am going to sand the rim a bit before I smoke from it.

Thanks for looking!

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Butt ugly!! That said, if you like it.....

 

[Lianza]

Hey all,

So I’ve had about 12 - 15 bowl’s so far out of the red one.

No change to the paint job yet… no bubbling.
No awkward tastes or smells… seems to be smoking just like it used to.
I am glad I sanded the rim, think I will continue to do that in the future.

I will update you all again in a few more days once I’ve had another 20ish bowl’s.

Thanks for checking it out!
Lianza