| Randy Wiley
has been successfully making moderate to high priced pipes for over 23
years. Randy creates all his pipes from Plateau or Ebascean Grecian
briar, which shapes are inspired by the briar's wood grain. He
cautiously and carefully strives to get the best presentation from every
briar block. He treats the briar with hot oil to enhance its beauty and
smoking qualities, then uses a special sanding technique he calls a
trade secret. What ever the secret is, it makes for a finish that is
smooth as glass. Randy achieves a rich color stain for his pipes by
custom mixing his stains until he gets exactly the effect he wants.
Finally, all his pipes are finished with a buffed coat of carnuba wax. Click on the pipe thumbnail for a larger view. |