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Ode To The Shield

Posted by Merc on 7/12/2009
Featured by Dan P

Whats up everyone? Well I wanted to take the time to share with you cats some pics of the best line of tools I have ever had the pleasure to use! A few months back I met up with Darryl from Blastsheild. To my surprise I met a man that is part of a dying breed {hard working, genuine and dedicated to craftsmanship}. Darryl is as solid as his tools and offers allot that can help with our trade. With the help and support from some the brightest artists in the industry, Darryl offers quality tools, including custom builds plus the best customer service period. look for us at Champs and a we are gonna be doing a demo the last night of A.G.E. where we will introduce our latest addition, our new stickstack tool. Please visit theblastshield.com to check out the full line contact Darryl threw theblastshield.com or myself at my e-mail. Peace

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Stack tool 1024 x 550 px (574 KB) 1 Comment		1 marble molds 1024 x 996 px (583 KB) 0 Comments
1 1 1024 x 769 px (139 KB) 1 Comment	2 600 x 800 px (159 KB) 0 Comments	2 ton press 004 684 x 1024 px (929 KB) 0 Comments
6 600 x 800 px (158 KB) 0 Comments	New cherry wood 1024 x 833 px (401 KB) 0 Comments	cherry new padd 805 x 1024 px (346 KB) 0 Comments
Hook UP 001 1024 x 768 px (435 KB) 0 Comments	Hook UP 002 1024 x 768 px (634 KB) 0 Comments	Hook UP 003 1024 x 768 px (560 KB) 0 Comments
Hook UP 004 1024 x 768 px (978 KB) 0 Comments	Hook UP 005 1024 x 768 px (700 KB) 0 Comments	Merc 448 x 592 px (84 KB) 0 Comments
Eush 448 x 592 px (82 KB) 0 Comments	Hook UP 010 768 x 1024 px (795 KB) 0 Comments	Hook UP 011 768 x 1024 px (586 KB) 0 Comments
Hook UP 012 768 x 1024 px (792 KB) 0 Comments	Hook UP 003 1024 x 768 px (560 KB) 0 Comments	Hook UP 004 1024 x 768 px (978 KB) 0 Comments
Hook UP 013 768 x 1024 px (727 KB) 0 Comments	Hook UP 014 768 x 1024 px (698 KB) 0 Comments	Hook UP 015 1024 x 768 px (622 KB) 0 Comments
knight bullet w 323 x 640 px (30 KB) 0 Comments	lower marver on 543 x 480 px (72 KB) 0 Comments	new tools 2 012 1024 x 438 px (249 KB) 0 Comments
paddles 034 1024 x 523 px (316 KB) 0 Comments	pocket without 1024 x 831 px (233 KB) 0 Comments	pocket without 1024 x 919 px (320 KB) 0 Comments
quick release p 1024 x 810 px (363 KB) 0 Comments	quick release p 1024 x 824 px (323 KB) 0 Comments	torch 009 rev 990 x 1024 px (1009 KB) 0 Comments
Cajun 480 x 554 px (128 KB) 0 Comments	Leisha 640 x 480 px (235 KB) 0 Comments	Frankie hess 453 x 565 px (112 KB) 0 Comments
Eusheen 648 x 486 px (101 KB) 0 Comments	Marni 800 x 995 px (514 KB) 0 Comments

Artist: Merc ( )

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My name is Merc. Ive been on the torch since 1999. 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 any of 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 wife and children as well as my friends Salt, Freeek, Cowboy and Beth, Revin Evolution and Hill.Without them I would have lost the dream along time ago! I'm inspired by all of you as well as everything. Peace Merc

Sponsors: The Blastshield.com and Abr Imagery

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

Profile Page: http://www.GlassPipes.org/Merc

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Comments

I love the smell of Kevlar in the morning.
Dan P: Smells like… victory!

See ya soon homie!
7/12/2009 11:59 PM
EA -Erik Anders: love the tools need to get me a shield.
7/13/2009 7:54 AM

dfsa
Adam G: tight! I bought that baller marver with all the random shit on it for my mag.. good design merc ( I believe you designed it?)
7/13/2009 8:14 AM

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E.Ross 4.0: I am a big fan of blast shield, and all his tools.
7/13/2009 8:53 AM
Lear: sick,,i have to save up and get me some new tools,,nice pieces on here too,,peace LEAR
7/13/2009 9:18 AM
nice!
Live Free: nice tool line.. cant wait to get some!
7/13/2009 10:35 AM

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