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Yall know of anyway I can make one without a coconut. Im trying to chose a style to make with this wild clay I have and the bowl can be made from it that is typically terracotta. I have native river reed or elderberry ima use for stems. Just need to think up a natural method for the bottom water reservoir.

Anyone make one before? Both traditional Jamaican style or your diy? Also tryna figure out if this is a lil better than my arizer as fast as anti combustion cause I was liking the flavor of vaping but having trouble with the amount of time it took for the solo 2 to get the medicine delivered lol. Seeing them rip the chalice seems like it’s more my style.

Any one here have the Irish-Choctaw/creek mix and mended the two to make a personal practice? Dont really have elders around me in these practices that I know of and it’s hard to find info but I’ve learned intuition and intention cloaked in respect are the dankest factors in these practices so I know it brings out some creative practices from you guys. Especially when you get connected with nature and it starts dropping those downloads on you lol.

Also have any of these intentful actions been legit therapy for you the way they have been for me? I’ve not done anything concerning Celtic paganism intentionally, but there seems to be a lot similar with all the native cultural reconnection I’ve been doing. I want to be able to acknowledge both ancestral lines at the same time while connecting to both. So especially tell me if any of the practices you do have been legit therapeutic! I’m kinda passively writing these down as they work easily so I can share them with anyone.

I’ve gotten into clay and wood pipe making recently. I’ve learned a lot about the traditional pipes the Lakota and other indigenous groups made with pipestone/catlinite or I’ve seen other archaeological finds that were made from a type of black agate. Even dating back before them to Mississippians periods, there were pipes made from this stone. Is there any other options I can find in America (preferably cheaper) to carve with? Maybe you know a supplier? Found catlinite but looking for options.

Has anyone used black bear-haversack trading post? Got recommended them yesterday for blocks of stone and wanted to make sure. Or does anyone know where I can get it for that price? Everyone who works them into pipes is charging too much for my spending rn. Plus I like to learn all the skills we would’ve back in the day. I started messing with pottery/clay recently and had the idea to make a pipe end and naturally ended up here again.

Any tips too I’d love to hear em as far as working it. I hear it’s easy, I have a basic small round (3/8inch ish ) file and a metal wood chisel. Not sure what else I’d need but im intrigued and would love to learn it. Eventually will have my own stand at one of the fairs and website with all my craftin skills. Right now I just do trades and commissions, which if anyone wants some art and would trade a pre- worked piece and stem I’d love you lol.