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Pewter has a very low melting point, which is why it's easy to cast on a stovetop. And yes, if you melt it and inhale it, you could potentially get lead poisoning. But, if you use it as an inlay away from the bowl, I wouldn't worry too much about it.

The shapes and workmanship are beautiful. I just think that the two brightly colored ones are better suited to smoking something other than tobacco!

Thanks guys. I know hardwoods tend to be more stable, but I just wanted to be sure. Anytime we build anything out here we need to allow the wood to age at least a few weeks in the desert otherwise you'll find a crooked building.

First a quick intro - I'm brand new to pipemaking, just trying my first pieces. I smoke a pipe a few times a month, more if I get a break from my two young sets of twins. Yes, I said two SETS of twins. The boys are 3 and a half and the girls are nine months. On top of owning a small business they ke...