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Scottie Piersel is the maker of Piersel pipes. She has been making pipes for a relatively short time, but has made tremendous progress. She participates actively at [http://www.pipemakersforum.com/ Pipemakersforum.org], and has also worked with noted Kansas City pipe restoration specialist, George Dibos (Precision Pipe Repair). Scottie states that, "Quality, classic shapes are where my focus lies. I try to stay true to tradition while giving each pipe a little bit of my personality. Clean lines, perfect proportions and flawless drilling are what I strive for and what you can expect from every pipe that leaves my shop. Although I believe form must follow function I endeavor to offer a perfect fit and finish and to make each piece stunningly beautiful." | [[File:Scottie-piersel.jpg|thumb|200px|left|Scottie Piersel (left) with Kevin Godbee, PipesMagazine.com Publisher, courtesy [http://pipesmagazine.com PipesMagazine.com]]] Piersel is the maker of Piersel pipes. She has been making pipes for a relatively short time, but has made tremendous progress. She participates actively at [http://www.pipemakersforum.com/ Pipemakersforum.org], and has also worked with noted Kansas City pipe restoration specialist, George Dibos (Precision Pipe Repair). Scottie states that, "Quality, classic shapes are where my focus lies. I try to stay true to tradition while giving each pipe a little bit of my personality. Clean lines, perfect proportions and flawless drilling are what I strive for and what you can expect from every pipe that leaves my shop. Although I believe form must follow function I endeavor to offer a perfect fit and finish and to make each piece stunningly beautiful." | ||
''From Scottie's website, [https://ladybriar.com/About.html Ladybriar.com]:'' | ''From Scottie's website, [https://ladybriar.com/About.html Ladybriar.com]:'' | ||
"My pipe making journey began when my husband decided to take up pipe smoking. I ordered a pipe kit from Mark Tinsky to carve a pipe for Father's Day. Little did I know how quickly I would become hooked. As soon as I finished that first pipe I had to make another. Over the next few months I purchased as many tools and supplies as possible and off I went. With the guidance and support of the fellows at the Pipes Maker's Forum I quickly found what needed to be refined with each pipe I made." | "My pipe making journey began when my husband decided to take up pipe smoking. I ordered a pipe kit from Mark Tinsky to carve a pipe for Father's Day. Little did I know how quickly I would become hooked. As soon as I finished that first pipe I had to make another. Over the next few months I purchased as many tools and supplies as possible and off I went. With the guidance and support of the fellows at the Pipes Maker's Forum I quickly found what needed to be refined with each pipe I made." | ||
Peirsel pipes are handcrafted from Mediteranian Plateaux Briar and hand cut stems from either German Ebonite or Cumberland. | Peirsel pipes are handcrafted from Mediteranian Plateaux Briar and hand cut stems from either German Ebonite or Cumberland. | ||
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You may also enjoy listening to Brian Levine's interview of Scottie on the [http://pipesmagazine.com/blog/radio-talk-show/the-pipes-magazine-radio-show-episode-96/#more-8163 Pipes Magazine Radio Show] | |||
'''Contact Information:''' | '''Contact Information:''' | ||
Revision as of 22:51, 18 July 2014
Piersel is the maker of Piersel pipes. She has been making pipes for a relatively short time, but has made tremendous progress. She participates actively at Pipemakersforum.org, and has also worked with noted Kansas City pipe restoration specialist, George Dibos (Precision Pipe Repair). Scottie states that, "Quality, classic shapes are where my focus lies. I try to stay true to tradition while giving each pipe a little bit of my personality. Clean lines, perfect proportions and flawless drilling are what I strive for and what you can expect from every pipe that leaves my shop. Although I believe form must follow function I endeavor to offer a perfect fit and finish and to make each piece stunningly beautiful."
From Scottie's website, Ladybriar.com: "My pipe making journey began when my husband decided to take up pipe smoking. I ordered a pipe kit from Mark Tinsky to carve a pipe for Father's Day. Little did I know how quickly I would become hooked. As soon as I finished that first pipe I had to make another. Over the next few months I purchased as many tools and supplies as possible and off I went. With the guidance and support of the fellows at the Pipes Maker's Forum I quickly found what needed to be refined with each pipe I made."
Peirsel pipes are handcrafted from Mediteranian Plateaux Briar and hand cut stems from either German Ebonite or Cumberland.
- Examples of Piersel Pipes from the Ladybriar.com website
Blasted Rhodesian
Blasted Apple
Blasted Pot
You may also enjoy listening to Brian Levine's interview of Scottie on the Pipes Magazine Radio Show
Contact Information:
Website: https://ladybriar.com/ Telephone: 816-529-3310 Email: info@ladybriar.com 5701 N Beaman Ave Kansas City, MO 64151