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'''Joan Saladich i Garriga''' about his pipes: | |||
"Because every pipe, I think, must have its own personality, while matching perfectly the smokers taste: All my pipes are purely hand made, using only the best materials. Only available through personal ordering. | |||
[[File:Saladitch portraitpipe.jpg|thumb|Saladich Portrait Pipes in porgress]]THE CONCEPT: Each pipe is treated as an unique and personal piece. | |||
THE TECHNIQUE: By following the traditional craft techniques such as: Hand-Carved, by using a gouge and chisel. Hand-Turned, by using a hand-held chisel. | |||
THE MATERIALS: The bowls are made of briar wood, chosen from blocks of super-extra quality, after they have been carefully laid to dry for three to eight years. Grained blocks are used for the classic shapes and "Freehand"; whereas the blocks with thick and squeezed grain are used for the craved pipes (sculptures). | |||
In the finish of the bowl inside walls, no kind of additive is used. The oils, fragances, added crusts of coal, etc., disguise the natural "culottage" of excellent quality briar. | |||
The stems, handcrafted, are usually made of acrylic and, if suitable for the style of the pipe, they are made of horn and even of amber. | |||
THE ORNAMENTS: Rings, lids,... always using noble materials, such as silver, gold, ivory or amber. | |||
THE MODELS: Of all kinds, from personal portrait, figure, specially made classic shapes, "Freehand", reproductions of antiques, etc. | |||
RESTORATION AND REPAIR: Owing to my long experience in the making of pipes, many collectors, antiques professionals and smokers in general have, therefore, entrusted to me their favorite pipes." | |||
'''Contact Information:''' | |||
Joan Saladich i Garriga | |||
08450 Sabadell (Collsabadell / Barcelona) | |||
Spain | |||
E-mail: joan@saladich.com | |||
Website: http://www.saladich.com | |||
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