Cucharas

A spoon pipe is the classic hand pipe: a round bowl on one end, a straight mouthpiece on the other and a carb hole on the side, shaped a bit like a spoon. It is the most common pipe shape because it packs easily and fits a pocket.

A 4 inch spoon like the GRAV Classic Spoon or Q Sci 4 inch Spoon is the easiest size to pack, hold and clean. Pocket spoons like the GRAV Mini Spoon are smaller and more discreet but hit a little warmer.

A spoon has a straight neck with the bowl on top. A sherlock has a curved neck that hangs the bowl below the mouthpiece, so it rests in the hand and can sit on a table. Both are dry hand pipes.

Yes, for durability. Silicone spoons like the Eyce ORAFLEX survive drops that would break glass, which makes them good for travel and outdoors. Glass spoons give cleaner flavor and are easier to see when they need cleaning.

Shake it in a bag or jar with 91 percent or higher isopropyl alcohol and coarse salt, let it soak if the resin is heavy, then rinse with warm water and let it dry. Clean it often so resin does not harden.

Yes. Empire Glassworks small spoon pipes are working borosilicate pipes with a bowl, carb and mouthpiece; the sculpted scene is built onto the pipe.

Angies Boutique at 838 N Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90012 carries glass, silicone and sculpted spoon pipes. Open daily 11am to 7pm, call (213) 680-0080. Same-day in-store pickup and same-day delivery in Los Angeles, plus paid shipping to all 50 states and worldwide. 21+ only.