Disadvantages when it comes to clay or ceramic pipes are few, but the major one is the fact they are pretty fragile. While there’s still a good chance you could break a ceramic pipe if it drops, it’s more likely to survive than if it was made from glass. Pipes used for cannabis share the main characteristics of pipes used for tobacco. Once you have ground your dry herb with a grinder, fill the bowl to your liking.
For two, glass has less build-up than pretty much every other type of material used for pipes. This means that you won’t have to worry as much about bacteria and clean-up is not very difficult. Most pipes have a small hole on one side called a “carb.” Light the herb with a small lighter and inhale gently, plugging and releasing the carb. This controls the flow of air to the dry herb and controls the burn.
Sherlock – These increasingly popular pipes are aptly named after the famous detective, Sherlock Holmes. With their long, vertical handle, these are just plain fun to hold and make addition to any collection. Some sherlocks have a flat base which allows them to stand upright, preventing your herbs from falling out. The Gravitron creates big, efficient hits through gravity and pressure. Then pack the bowl with dry herb and insert it into the joint at the neck of the bottle. Once the bottle is full of smoke, remove the bowl and place your mouth over the neck, inhaling as you lower the bottle.
All are made of glass and deliver a better smoking experience than a metal or wooden pipe. You can find basic for under $20 or we have a high-end glass with dead insect electroformed to the pipe. We carry a large selection of high quality glass pipes. From spoon pipes, bowls, handpipes, sherlock pipes,water pipes, and unique themed pipes we have you covered whether you are looking for pyrex, borosilicate or soft glass. Browse our selection of glass, ranging from very affordable smoking glass pipes up to heady blown glass works of art.
Glass pipes or pot pipes can come with or without a carb hole and are used around the world by smokers who prefer a cleaner, more pure smoking experience. This is why we believe that glass pipes for weed and tobacco offer one of the most original and enjoyable smoking experiences available. While it’s nice to keep it humorous, we also offer pipes with a sleek and modern look for the sophisticated smoker. Grav Labs’ sharp white Glass Sherlock Pipe is one such example of a piece so easy on the eye it could second as home decor! Spoon pipes are the most popular style and great beginner pipe featuring a spoon shaped bow.
Cleaning your glass pipe is easy; just let it soak in a bit of isopropyl alcohol or other glass-cleaning solution, rinse with hot water and you are back in business. When smoking weed, not grinding the herb will result in a poor smoking experience as it will burn unevenly and potentially clog the pipe. Grinding is even more important if you are using a one-hitter or a small bowl. Grasscity has a range of weed grinders available, including electric and magnetic grinders. Glass Blunt – a more modern twist on the classic chillum, glass blunts offer an expandable, sliding herb chamber so you can pack as much or as little as you want.
When you hit from a bong, however, much of the nasty material that would have gone into your lungs ends up in the water and all over the bong’s interior. This Pulsar One Hitter Hand Pipe is 5 inches long and has built-in ash catching chamber so the user never has to worry about inhaling hot ash. Sold in a variety of fun assorted colors water pipes that may vary from what is pictured. This 3″ Basic Mushroom Chillum is fashioned to resemble a wild mushroom. At such an affordable price, this is a piece that is worth stocking up on! Size, shape and color may vary. This Pulsar One Hitter has a built-in ash catcher after the bowl so users don’t have to worry about inhaling hot ash.
While it may look common on the surface, the real magic happens over time. When clean, the pipe appears transparent with lightly fumed colors but through use, it will turn a dark and rich color! It won’t change on its own though, you’re going to have to put it to use to reveal the full-color change. Even with this fact, we advise our stoners to frequently clean their bongs. This is perfect especially if you are looking for constant nice highs.