How Do You Make A Peace Pipe For Tobacco?
The American Indian peace pipe is used in various ceremonies and rituals to communicate thoughts and prayers to the spirits. It is considered a small, personal altar, where the very act of smoking is also making a sacred offering to the Great Spirit (Wakan Tanka), Mother Earth, as well as the four directions. Regular tobacco and herbal blends are used as smoking material. This rich, meaningful custom is kept alive by traditional pipe making in the individual tribes and by those who respect and admire the American Indian spiritual path. Trim any small branches from the white ash branch, and peel the bark away with the carving knife. Using the wood saw, cut about 1/4 inch off each side so that the pith (the inside of the tree branch) is exposed. Sand it with the sandpaper if you like; if not, just leave it raw. Turn on the propane torch and heat one end of the metal skewer until it is red hot. Alternatively, you can heat it in a fire. Hold the branch vertically and push the skewer down t
