Water pipes & bongs
by PieceMaker
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The PieceMaker Kermit is a food-grade silicone bong that bends, bounces, and survives the kind of fumbles that would shatter glass in an instant. Standing 30cm tall with a stainless steel bowl and a built-in lighter holder, this is the piece you throw in a bag without a second thought. Made by PieceMaker in the USA, the Kermit sits in that sweet spot between serious functionality and genuine portability — a proper water pipe that happens to be nearly indestructible.
Glass bongs are brilliant — until they're not. One knock off a table edge, one clumsy handoff at a gathering, and you're sweeping shards off the floor. We've seen it happen more times than we can count since 1999. The PieceMaker Kermit sidesteps that entire problem. The body is constructed from food-grade silicone — the same material used in kitchen spatulas and baking moulds — which means you can squeeze it, drop it, sit on it in your bag, and it springs right back into shape.
But this isn't just a novelty. The Kermit functions like a proper straight-tube bong. Water filtration, a removable silicone diffused downstem, and a stainless steel bowl that unscrews for easy cleaning and packing. The diffused downstem breaks your smoke into smaller bubbles, which means smoother, cooler draws compared to a simple open tube. At 30cm, it's tall enough to give you decent water volume for filtration but compact enough to fit in a rucksack or even a large jacket pocket once you pop the bowl off.
The honest limitation? Silicone doesn't deliver the same clean taste as borosilicate glass. There's a very slight rubbery undertone on the first few uses that fades over time. If flavour purity is your top priority, a glass piece will always win. But if you need something that travels, survives festivals, and doesn't make you wince every time someone picks it up with wet hands — the Kermit is the better call. We'd pick it over any cheap glass bong under the same price point every single time.
The PieceMaker Kermit measures 30.5cm in height with a flared base diameter of 12.7cm — compact enough to stash on a shelf or tuck into a bag. Here are the full specs:
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | PieceMaker (USA) |
| Material (Body) | Food-grade silicone |
| Material (Bowl) | Stainless steel (removable) |
| Height | 30.5cm |
| Base Diameter | 12.7cm |
| Downstem | Removable silicone diffused downstem |
| Downstem Compatibility | 18mm (replaceable with glass or other 18mm accessories) |
| Lighter Holder | Built into base — fits BIC snugly, holds Clipper loosely |
| Colour | Green |
| SKU | HS0441 |
Pick up the Kermit and the first thing you notice is how light it is. It weighs next to nothing compared to even a small glass bong. The silicone has a slightly matte, grippy texture — not sticky, but tactile enough that it won't slide out of wet or oily hands. Give it a squeeze and the body compresses like a thick rubber tube, then pops right back. There's a satisfying density to the silicone that tells you it's not some flimsy novelty piece.
The stainless steel bowl threads in and out smoothly. It's not going to win any beauty contests compared to a hand-blown glass bowl, but it heats evenly, cleans easily, and won't crack if you drop it on concrete. The lighter holder on the base is a small detail that makes a real difference — no more patting pockets or searching between sofa cushions. Slide a BIC in there and it stays put. A Clipper fits too, though it rattles a bit since it's slightly narrower.
Silicone is far easier to maintain than glass. For a quick clean, rinse the body with warm water and a squirt of washing-up liquid, then shake vigorously. For a deeper clean, you can freeze the Kermit — the silicone is rated for extreme temperatures — and then flex the frozen body to crack off built-up resin. It peels right out. The stainless steel bowl responds well to a soak in isopropyl alcohol (90% or higher) for 15-20 minutes, followed by a rinse. The removable downstem can be cleaned the same way. We'd recommend a proper clean every 5-7 sessions to keep the taste fresh.
| Cleaning Method | Best For | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Warm water + soap | Quick rinse between sessions | After every use |
| Freeze and flex | Removing built-up resin from silicone body | Every 1-2 weeks |
| Isopropyl alcohol soak | Stainless steel bowl and downstem | Every 5-7 sessions |
| Pipe cleaners | Inside the downstem | As needed |
Complete your setup: grab a set of stainless steel pipe screens to keep ash out of the downstem, and a bottle of isopropyl cleaning solution to keep both the bowl and downstem spotless. If you fancy upgrading the airflow, the Kermit's 18mm downstem slot accepts glass diffused downstems — a worthwhile swap if you want even smoother filtration at home.
We sell both, and we'd never tell you one is flat-out better than the other. Glass gives you cleaner flavour, looks stunning on a shelf, and comes in endless artistic designs. But glass is fragile — drop it once and it's done. The Kermit trades a small amount of flavour purity for near-total durability. If your bong lives on a desk at home and never moves, get glass. If it's going in a bag, to a mate's house, or anywhere outdoors, the Kermit is the smarter choice. At this price point, it's the best silicone bong for travel we carry — the PieceMaker build quality is noticeably above generic silicone pieces that feel thin and smell like a tyre shop.
Food-grade silicone is rated to withstand temperatures well above what a lighter produces at the bowl. The flame never touches the silicone directly — it contacts the stainless steel bowl. The silicone body only handles smoke and water, both well within its thermal tolerance.
Yes. The Kermit accepts any 18mm downstem. Swapping in a glass diffused downstem can improve filtration and flavour slightly. Just be mindful that a glass downstem reintroduces a breakable component.
On the first few uses, there can be a faint rubbery undertone. This fades after 3-5 sessions. Running a couple of rinse cycles with warm soapy water before your first use helps speed that up.
Remove the stainless steel bowl and empty all water. The silicone body can be squeezed flat or rolled loosely. Toss it in a bag — it won't break. Keep the bowl wrapped separately to avoid scratching other items.
It fits, but loosely. The holder is shaped for a standard BIC, which slots in snugly. A Clipper will sit in there but may wobble or fall out if you tip the bong. BIC is the better match.
The straight-tube design allows you to drop ice cubes through the mouthpiece. They'll rest above the water line and cool the smoke on its way up. Silicone handles temperature extremes without any issue.
With proper cleaning, a PieceMaker silicone bong lasts years. We've had customers using theirs daily for 3+ years without degradation. Glass can last just as long — if you never drop it. The Kermit's advantage is surviving the accidents that glass doesn't.
Last updated: April 2026
