On the Ocean

Basic Introduction to Seafoam Pipes Seafoam is a precious porous mineral, primarily composed of hydrated magnesium silicate (Magnesium Silica), one of the most permeable substances in nature. It is formed from the petrification of the shells of marine microorganisms that have settled on the ocean floor over millions of years. Seafoam pipes are charming and of high quality. Seafoam is a suitable material for pipe making. Over time, a seafoam pipe develops a natural, deep, and noble chestnut-gold patina. Product Features Traditional seafoam pipe stems were generally made from natural or synthetic amber, animal horns, bones, etc., with bright colors and beautiful patterns. These paired well with the white bowl, creating an attractive appearance. Modern seafoam pipes usually have stems made from various colored plastics, with tenons in either push-in or screw-on styles. Manufacturing Method Seafoam Raw Material Turkish miners extract seafoam from shafts 400 feet underground. After the seafoam blocks are brought up, they are cleaned of surface mud and sand. The raw material is then sent for preliminary processing, where it is cut into blanks the size of pipe bowls for seafoam craftsmen to carve. Carving and Shaping Craftsmen meticulously carve the pipes. When carving seafoam, it must…