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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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