Although he has only recently crossed over to the medium of briar, Todd has been turning and carving wood for the majority of his life. Each block of Grecian or Sardinian plateaux briar is selected and its grain and shape carefully analyzed before becoming an individually hand-crafted smoking instrument. Todd will replicate certain shapes on request but often designates specific pipes as individuals and breaks the mold. Each pipe seeks to accentuate the grain of the briar and bring out its dynamic nature. Often Todd's pipes will incorporate bands and shank extensions in a wide variety of materials, including Bocote, Bloodwood, acrylic, horn, and cumberland.
Stems are either acrylic or hand cut German vulcanite depending on the nature of the specific pipe.
Classical shapes appear on occasion as well. Todd will accept commissions based on literary or biblical characters as well as accommodating requests for more standard shapes. Please note that these pipes are not figural pipes, but only artistic representations of people or places. Click here to go to Stoa Pipes Page 1.