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Amber
Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 6:18 am
by archaggelosmichail
A client asked me if I can make an early 20th century pipe, so I have to make the stem with original amber.
Have you ever tryed to work with this material?is it easy to use?
Re: Amber
Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 7:23 am
by potholer
try this
viewtopic.php?f=10&t=4330&hilit=amber
i would echo that the dust is very nasty
regards
dave
Re: Amber
Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2011 7:55 am
by DMI
A lot of early 'amber' stems are made from amber dust and resin not solid amber.
If the customer is after a straight pipe I may be able to help as I have quite a few old stems in good condition that can be re-cycled.
David