episode 8 - brass briar inlays - kintsugi inspired

In this episode it is all about kintsugi and how it can inspire a way of repairing damage to a briar pipe bowl. It is all about showcasing the history and wear instead of hiding it. It is done, utilizing brass inlays to repair the rim of the Jobey pipe featured in episode 6
Kintsugi is an ancient Japanese art form used to repair pottery with gold dust to highlight the repair lines.
Materials:
Brass powder: www.smooth-on.com
Glue: www.stewmac.com
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[@briarreport8408]

Wow! A repair that makes a beautiful pipe look even better. This is exactly the kind of video I was hoping to see when I first started looking around for pipe videos years ago. Smashing.

[@shinyhappyshibas1385]

Beautiful work!

[@htjes82]

Giving this a try for the first time tonight. Hope my outcome is as beautiful as yours.

[@rickcroucher]

Lovely job

[@claudecharland5091]

well done i like the idea

[@DEVAEGIR]

Top marks all around - for the kintsugi inspiration, for the clarity of instruction, even for the music. Thank you! Now that several years have passed, how fares the pipe?

[@olivewoodpiper8277]

Cool demo with some great ideas

[@bbcustomoutdoors]

Excellent! I've used a similar method to fill cracks and imperfections in my animal calls and fly rod reel seats, but always using sanding dust from the same object.

[@seasmokepipes5533]

Love it! i am a potter as well as a pipemaker and like to make Japanese style woodfired pottery. thanls for sharing

[@roosterwilson9371]

Thank you for your time and efforts, I now have a perfect way to restore an old Medico that is my favorite smoking pipe, Thank you so very much for sharing the kintsugi method !

[@daveallen1350]

Love the results on the pipe. Great job!!

[@stephenandcas]

A fascinating display of how an ancient art can be used today. Thank you. Have a very happy Christmas and may you and yours be richly blessed.

[@BarePipe]

COBBIT of the SHIRE thank you. And a merry Christmas to you too.

[@misoman]

OMG! I never thought to use this technique here! You sir, are a genius! I enjoy your videos very much, please keep them coming!

[@BarePipe]

misoman 👍

[@janetveal7943]

I have really enjoyed and learned so much from your videos. Thank you! I'm anxious to try this kintsugi technique on an old estate pipe I'm working on cleaning and want to repair some old small fills.

[@flitdek]

This is an awesome tech I will be using it from now on. I was thinking, if there is a flaw in a solid area of the briar, wetting the area and lightly tapping over it with a leather stamping tool of any shape, maybe a star or oak leaf design might have a very nice effect.

[@BarePipe]

flitdek that is a great idea!

[@bluedog5095]

NIce video. Thanks.

[@gregjackson9728]

Looks fantastic! Does the glue hold up to the heat? Great video and great work!

[@overlandadventures6763]

Thanks for the great content. I've been following your videos and am learning a lot. Waar in Suid Afrika is jy vandaan?

[@oleberg615]

Gert pipe my friend

[@ryanbareither89]

@barepipe have you tried to use two-part epoxy instead of suoer glue?

[@j.oakley9588]

Thanks for the replies. I just have one more and then I’ll carry on...is there a reason why you use the glue and not the epoxy that they recommend with the dust? I forget what it’s called but I recall the instructions saying something about mixing it with some epoxy they make.

[@j.oakley9588]

So this holds up pretty well with heat? Or is it “as long as the pipe doesn’t smoke too hot” type deal?

[@BarePipe]

J. Oakley I have not had any issues with this. It holds up pretty well with heat.

[@j.oakley9588]

Bare Pipe great, thanks!