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The topic of [[clay]] pipes is very extensive. Therefore here only in a nutshell: clay in this case is almost always a very fine white clay. | The topic of [[clay]] pipes is very extensive. Therefore here only in a nutshell: clay in this case is almost always a very fine white clay. | ||
Low-quality "clay" pipes are actually made from porcelain forming techniques known as slip, and poured into a mold. | Low-quality "clay" pipes are actually made from [[porcelain]] forming techniques known as slip, and poured into a mold. | ||
These are porous, of very low quality, and impart unwanted flavors to a smoke. | These are porous, of very low quality, and impart unwanted flavors to a smoke. | ||
Top-notch clays, on the other hand are made in a labor-intensive process that requires beating all air out of the clay, hand-rolling each pipe before molding it, piercing with a fine wire, and careful firing. | Top-notch clays, on the other hand are made in a labor-intensive process that requires beating all air out of the clay, hand-rolling each pipe before molding it, piercing with a fine wire, and careful firing. | ||