Posted by Merc
on 4/25/2008
This was made for my friends at Revin Evolution in Austin Texas. I used powders and frit for most of the piece and a stuff n puff for the sea horse. Its about 12 inches tall and features a mixed sandblasted finish that I flame polished in places to give it a more authentic look. Peace
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My name is Merc. Ive been on the torch since 2000. I love glass and our culture. I chose American art pipe as my medium because of it's many options of expression and techniques. For hundreds of years people have embraced pipes in many different cultures and have regarded them as sacred objects used in ceremonies or for everyday use of tobacco, but still valued by their owner no less. I create pieces with hopes that the viewer is brought to a different perception of a pipe rather than function alone. Threw piping I have found victories, failure, friends, pain, joy, travels, and my identity. Nothing has ever held my attention as much as silica. Some of the greatest artists to ever exist have come from this community, so to say it's wrong or to declare it criminal is a blow to everyone who understands what this planet is minus all the forms of art!!!
I've remained hidden over the years but recently decided to share my collected works to the public. I'm slowly putting pieces up both recent and past and have been enjoying interacting with all of you. Allot has changed since I started including the way I was taught. Through perseverance and some help from a few friends{ Whodanish, Salt, Dankstar,Crite,Robone..ect} and lots of inspiration I feel that I have achieved an understanding of boro. I'm thankful for glass as well the workers of it. To all who view pipers please understand the risks and sacrifices it takes to pursue our dreams. Know the history of this craft if your just getting started and it will take you to great destinations!!! Thankx to all who support and a special thankx to my friends Alex and Salt and my wife and children. Without them I would have lost the dream along time ago! Peace Merc
These pieces are replicas of American art pipes and are not intended for use. Nor or they for sale threw this site.
Thank you to Justin for working hard to help us all!!!!
mercewaters@gmail.com
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Nice work Bro!
It was cool to see this peice in person...Keep it up!PEACE
» Posted by
WildRokProductions
on 4/25/2008 5:18:18 AM.
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sickness! Love all the texture, shoulda got feature.
» Posted by
Boroburner
on 4/25/2008 8:34:25 AM.
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Thank you
Merc this was made for my birthday present and I love every inch of it! Thank you so much! Its amazing!!
Obe
xo
» Posted by
Obe
on 4/26/2008 5:58:37 PM.
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what's up..............................
Merc its good to see you post, fatty sea
horse, is the sea horse lockness frit?..
Peace & Respect
Gemini
» Posted by
SouthtownGlassAlliance
on 4/27/2008 8:51:13 AM.
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Its intense bluegreen powder, seablue frit, and lockness blown in.
Obe Im glad you love it!!! Thats why I blow glass!!! Call me Gemini!
» Posted by
Merc
on 4/27/2008 5:37:42 PM.
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