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by Oldred
Wed Aug 04, 2004 10:14 pm
Forum: Alternative Materials
Topic: Bakelite
Replies: 3
Views: 2495

Re: Bakelite

Does anyone know where I might purchase a few pieces of bakelite to put on a few personal pipes. I know it is very scarse but surely there is a few pieces out there a person could buy. Pete: I have some bakelite. How much do you need? I have a 1" rod about 12" long. Very hard to work but ...
by Oldred
Tue Aug 03, 2004 11:59 pm
Forum: Stummels
Topic: carbonising or colouring inside bowl
Replies: 38
Views: 5184

bowl coating

I'll have to try this. Currently I use a method Brian Ruthenburg put me on to. Food grade charcoal, finely ground, purchased at health food stores. The binding medium is a mixture of buttermilk and sour cream. Mix all together into a paint-like consistency and paint the inside of the bowl. Dries wit...