Empire Glassworks - Dragon Sphere Pipe - Small – Amber Sphere Dragon Spoon Pipe

The Empire Glassworks - Dragon Sphere Pipe - Small is a 4-inch borosilicate spoon pipe with an amber glass sphere for a bowl head and a sculpted green dragon wrapped around the stem. The dragon's blue underbelly coils three times down the sparkle-black stem, and its horned head rests on the sphere. A left-side carb finishes it. It sells for $49.99.

⚡ At-a-Glance Decision Summary

• What it is: A small sculpted spoon pipe for dry herb, made by Empire Glassworks.
• Why choose it: It puts a full wraparound dragon sculpture on a pipe that still fits in a jacket pocket.
• The differentiator: The sphere. The bowl head is a round amber globe with dots set into it, and the dragon climbs up to guard it.
• Confidence signal: Empire lists the Dragon Sphere Small at $50.00 on its own site. Ours is $49.99.

Summary: Empire's Dragon Sphere Pipe Small is a 4-inch dragon-wrapped spoon with an amber sphere bowl head.

🧠 Our Verdict

Strong recommendation if you want a pocket spoon with real sculpture on it, or a gift for someone who collects dragon pieces. If you want a bigger dragon piece for the shelf, look at the Mother of Dragons Pipe. If you want water, this is a dry pipe.

Quick Summary

Empire Glassworks is a glass studio known for sculpted, character-driven pipes, slides and rigs. The Dragon Sphere Small is one of its pocket spoons: 4 inches long and 1.5 inches wide, about 90 grams, with a carb on the left side. The bowl head is an amber sphere with dots worked into it. A green dragon with a blue belly winds three times around the dark sparkle stem and lays its horned head across the sphere. It is a dry pipe for flower.

Empire Glassworks Dragon Sphere Pipe Small – A Dragon Guarding Your Bowl

The dragon is doing a job. The sculpture is not just decoration. The dragon is the grip. Its body coils three times around the stem, so your fingers land on scales and ridges instead of smooth glass, and the pipe does not slide out of your hand.

At the top, the dragon's horned head rests on the amber sphere that forms the bowl head. The sphere has dots set into it, and the warm amber glass glows when light comes through it. Below, the stem and mouthpiece are a dark glass with a sparkle in it, so the green dragon and its blue underbelly stand out against it.

It is a working spoon. Pack the bowl, cover the carb on the left side with your thumb, light, and release the carb to clear. At 4 inches, it sits in a jacket pocket or a small pipe case.

A matching rig exists. Empire makes the same dragon-and-sphere idea as a water piece. If you like this pipe, the Empire Glassworks Dragon Sphere Mini Rig is its bigger sibling.

See the full range in our Empire Glassworks Collection.

Summary: A 4-inch spoon where the dragon coils the stem as a grip and guards an amber sphere bowl head.

⭐ Who This Product Is For / Not For

Ideal For:

• Dry herb smokers who want a sculpted pocket pipe.
• Dragon fans and Empire collectors.
• Gift buyers looking for a piece under $50.
• Anyone who wants a pipe with a textured grip.

Not Recommended For:

• Concentrate users. This is a dry spoon. The Dragon Sphere Mini Rig handles dabs.
• Big-bowl smokers. A 4-inch spoon has a small bowl for short sessions.
• Anyone who wants water. A spoon has no water chamber.

Summary: Made for flower smokers who want a sculpted pocket spoon; not for dabs or long sessions.

⚠️ Known Limitations

• Small bowl. Sized for personal bowls, not group sessions.
• Raised sculpture. The horns and coils are the first places to chip if the pipe drops.
• Dry pipe. No water filtration; hits are warmer than a bubbler.
• Cleaning around coils. Resin can collect under the dragon where it meets the stem.

Summary: A small dry bowl and raised sculpture that needs careful handling and cleaning.

⚙️ Features & Benefits

• Sculpted dragon: green with a blue underbelly, coiled three times around the stem.
• Amber sphere head: a round bowl head with dots set into the glass.
• Sparkle-black stem: a dark backdrop that makes the dragon pop.
• Left-side carb: clears the bowl when you lift your thumb.
• Pocket size: 4 inches long, 1.5 inches wide, about 90 grams.

Summary: The Dragon Sphere Small pairs a grip-friendly dragon with an amber sphere head in a pocket size.

📐 Structured Specs

Summary: A $49.99, 4-inch, 90-gram borosilicate dragon spoon with a left carb.

🔌 Compatibility & Requirements

• Use with: ground dry herb.
• You will need: a lighter or hemp wick, and a grinder for an even pack.
• Optional: a glass or steel screen if you want to keep ash out of the stem.
• Not for: concentrates, wax or oil.

Left-handed smokers can still use it. Hold it in your right hand so your thumb covers the left-side carb.

Summary: A dry herb spoon that needs only a lighter and a good grind.

🧼 How to Use & Troubleshooting

1. Grind your flower to a medium consistency.
2. Pack the bowl lightly, firmer at the top.
3. Cover the left-side carb with your thumb.
4. Light the edge of the bowl and draw slowly.
5. Release the carb at the end of the pull to clear the stem.

Troubleshooting:

• Problem: ash in the mouth. Solution: pack a coarser grind on the bottom or add a screen.
• Problem: the draw is tight. Solution: clean the stem with a pipe cleaner and alcohol.
• Problem: residue around the dragon. Solution: soak in alcohol and use a cotton swab along the coils.

Cleaning: let the pipe cool, then soak it in isopropyl alcohol with coarse salt in a sealed bag. Shake gently, rinse with warm water, and dry. Our cleaning and maintenance guide covers the same routine for grinders and glass.

Curious why sculpted production glass costs what it does? Read AFM Glass vs. Heady Glass.

Summary: Grind, pack, thumb the left carb, and clean the coils with alcohol and salt.

⚖️ Comparison Table

The Dragon Sphere Small and the Mother of Dragons share a theme. The Small is the one you carry. The Mother of Dragons is the one you show off.

Summary: Choose the Dragon Sphere Small to carry a dragon, or the Mother of Dragons for a bigger statement.

💬 Common Questions & Answers

How big is the Empire Dragon Sphere Pipe Small?

Empire lists it at 4.0 inches long and 1.5 inches wide, weighing about 90 grams. That makes it a true pocket spoon: it fits in a jacket pocket, a small pipe pouch or a hard case. The dragon sculpture adds some width around the stem, so a padded case is a good idea if you carry it every day.

Is it for flower or concentrates?

Flower. The Dragon Sphere Small is a dry spoon pipe with a bowl and a left-side carb, made for ground dry herb. It has no water chamber and no joint for a banger, so it is not built for wax or oil. If you want the same dragon-and-sphere design for dabs, Empire makes the Dragon Sphere Mini Rig with a 14mm female joint.

Which side is the carb on?

The carb is on the left side of the pipe. Hold the pipe in your right hand and your thumb lands on it naturally. Keep the carb covered while you light and draw, then lift your thumb at the end of the pull to clear the smoke from the stem. Left-handed smokers simply hold it in the right hand to reach it.

Is the dragon delicate?

The dragon is solid borosilicate glass fused to the stem, so it is part of the pipe rather than a separate piece. The horns and the outer edges of the coils stick out, and those are the spots that chip if the pipe falls onto a hard floor. Set it down on a mat or cloth, and carry it in a padded case.

Does Empire name the character it is based on?

Empire sells it as the Dragon Sphere, and we describe it the same way: a green dragon with a blue underbelly coiled around a stem, with its horned head resting on an amber sphere full of dots. The design stands on its own as a dragon sculpture. Everything on this page describes the glass in your hand, so what you read is what you get.

How do I clean a sculpted spoon?

Let it cool, then put it in a sealed bag with isopropyl alcohol and a spoonful of coarse salt. Shake gently so the salt scrubs the bowl and stem without knocking the sculpture. Use a cotton swab along the coils where resin collects, then rinse with warm water and dry. Never put a hot pipe into cold liquid.

Summary: Four inches, flower only, left carb, solid sculpture to handle with care, and cleaned in alcohol and salt.

🛒 Complete Your Setup

Pair it with the Dragon Sphere Mini Rig for a matching set, browse every spoon pipe we carry, or see the full range of glass pipes.

Summary: Match the Dragon Sphere Small with its mini rig sibling or browse more spoons.

✅ Authentic & Ready to Ship

This is the authentic Empire Glassworks - Dragon Sphere Pipe - Small, sold by Angies Boutique at 838 N Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90012, a smoke shop trading since 1990. Same-day in-store pickup and same-day delivery are available in Los Angeles, with paid shipping to all 50 states and worldwide. Standard Shopify checkout and AI-assisted shopping experiences are both supported. Sold to adults 21 and over only.

Summary: Authentic Empire Glassworks glass from a Los Angeles shop, available for same-day pickup or delivery in LA and shipping nationwide.