In a message dated 1/14/99 8:49:23 AM Eastern Standard Time,
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 Thanks, Carl!  The misuse of the word "kaolin" for pipes of plain ball clay
or
 "pipe clay" has been a pet peeve of mine for a quater of a century.  I still
 have visions of Ian Walker rolling over in his grave every time someone uses
 the term.  As far as he could tell, kaolin was only used in pipes for
 "masterpieces",  i.e., the final piece that an apprentice made to show his
 skill so he could become as master in the guild.  Kaolin is really top
quality
 white clay and was pretty much only used for really fancy or expensive pieces
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 often porcelain.  Not on cheap disposable goods.
 
 Smoke Pfeiffer
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