Iafisco's Journey to Artisanal Pipe Making

 

(Smokingpipes.com) The creative process, especially in the realm of artisanal pipe design, is by no means a cut and dry formula. It requires patience, persistence, and an ample amount of decisive problem solving. Learning to solve these problems quickly, and offset their likeliness in the future, is tantamount if one hopes to one day achieve the title of 'master' in his or her respective field. It certainly does not hurt to have current experts offer their mentorship, nor does it hurt to have ample experience working for an institution where skills can be honed through repetition and continuous practice. Such is the case with Davide Iafisco. Continued