Bamboo Pipe Care Instructions

Please smoke responsibly and in accordance with all applicable laws.

Bamboo pipes have a lifespan. How you care for yours will help determine how long it will last. Please follow these guidelines to prolong the life of your pipe and continue to smoke out of it for years to come.

Bowl and Down Stem

Each down stem is hand crafted to suit the pipe.

Be gentle inserting and removing the bowl to avoid splitting the bamboo.

Use the carb instead of pulling the bowl out.

Minor leaks can be eliminated by inhaling gently. Don’t force the bowl into place.

If the down stem starts to leak, gently heat the beeswax around the base of the stem.

Avoid overheating the pipe with massive smoke sessions.

Water

Bamboo splits and cracks in response to absorbing water or drying out. Our bamboo has been cured and heat treated to ensure minimal moisture content to reduce the chance of splitting. It has an all-natural mineral oil finish on the outside to repel water and protect the wood.

Pipes designed to be used dry should not come in contact with water at all.

Do not leave water sitting inside when not in use.

Wipe the outside dry when it gets wet.

Rinse thoroughly with cool water after each use to avoid letting resin build up.

Avoid hot or very cold water.

Storage and Handling

Store in a cool dry location

Avoid extreme temperatures. Cold makes the wax brittle, hot makes it soft.

Avoid touching the wax mouth piece.

Cleaning

Dry pipes should be mechanically cleared with a soft poker. Do not get wet or use alcohol.

Water pipes should be rinsed thoroughly with water after each use to avoid letting resin dry and build up.

Do not use any cleaning agents, detergents or soaps.

Occasionally isopropyl ‘rubbing’ alcohol can be used clean the built up residue. Rinse well with water to remove loose debris then add a small amount of 70% alcohol (do not add salt). Cover all holes and shake well for a few moments. Use a chop stick to break up the resin inside the down stem, shake more. Repeat with fresh alcohol if desired. Rinse thoroughly with water, dry and store as usual.

Avoid using sharp objects in the down stem and damaging the wax in the main chamber. A chop stick works well.

The bowl can be rinsed with hot water and inside wiped with the corner of a paper towel before storing. It can soak in alcohol or your favorite borosilicate glass cleaning solution overnight if needed.

Maintenance

Mineral oil can be applied to the outside to help seal and protect the wood. Apply generously (avoid wax mouth piece) and let sit overnight. Wipe excess away with a lint free cloth. The frequency of application depends on use and handling. Oil makes the bamboo a little darker with each application and will discolor slightly over time. This should be done no more than once a month.