Aside from larger manufacturers like Jerome Baker Inc. or Graffix, the companies make the glass pipes. These blowing outfits are of great value in the industry, because their innovative techniques and handmade products are in high demand from discriminating pipe smokers. Also, handmade pieces tend to be more intricate and sturdier than manufactured wares. The craftsmanship comes at a price. For many buyers, though, these prices take a backseat to quality when choosing a smoking device.
Many buyers are extremely choosy when it comes to the material of their pipe.
In recent years, wood, metal and acrylic pipe sales have lagged behind glass. Many factors contribute to the dominance of glass besides its beauty, quickness to cool and ease to clean. After smoking out of a glass piece, you can really tell the difference. Besides just giving in to the glass craze, a few students are actually producing pipes on their own. At Simply Kind, these local works are some of the best sellers.