Hand-Pinched Shino Wood-Fired Cup / Tea Cup / Xiao Ping Fan Handmade

An elegant, hand-pinched wood-fired tea cup. Its golden hue blends beautifully with natural ash glaze, offering a unique charm that captivates from every angle. Capacity: 100cc In 2023, artists Chen Shih-ping and Wang Yu-fan from Xiao Ping Fan Pottery Studio were honored with excellence awards at the 5th Shanghai International Wood Firing Ceramics Competition. Your support fuels our continued creativity. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53341561855_249c0591a6_c.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53341437984_c608c50771_c.jpg 2023 Media Feature: The Lean Startup Journey of Xiao Ping Fan Art https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53341329978_bb6984d457_c.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53341561785_f553253a82_c.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53341329968_8834731df8_c.jpg At Xiao Ping Fan Pottery Studio, we eschew mass production. Each creation is born from a unique concept, imbued with life through the pure hand-pinching or wheel-throwing process, ensuring every piece is truly one-of-a-kind. My partner and I create these works together, hence the "Ping" or "Fan" mark. Some pieces also bear the "Xiao Ping Fan Pottery Studio" seal – utterly unique! https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51567264550_68d52fdae8_b.jpg **1. What is the origin of your materials?** We primarily use clays from the USA, Japan, and Miaoli, Taiwan, for our creations. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51567015014_0b15931da0_c.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51565549942_7663197885_h.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51567015039_4c2a9b80e3_c.jpg **2. What is the wood-firing process?** Clays from the USA, Japan, and Miaoli are mixed in varying proportions. The process begins with pure hand-pinching (no pottery wheel) to gradually form the piece. After initial shaping, the form is refined, polished, and completed as a greenware. The kiln is then fired for five days and four nights continuously using natural longan and acacia wood. Temperatures reach over 1200°C. During this time, natural ash settles onto the pieces, creating a distinctive ash glaze. Simultaneously, the kiln's flames dance between the works, leaving behind beautiful orange-red or blue-purple fire marks. Following five days and four nights of ash and fire interactions, a week of cooling is required before a piece reveals its exquisite form! Because the kiln's atmosphere varies with each firing, the ash glaze and fire marks on every piece are unique, making each creation truly inimitable. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51567015104_1eec785177_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51567264535_7bd0037e60_c.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51565533012_fdce6d65a3_h.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51566346721_2b98f539f8_c.jpg **3. What should our esteemed guests be aware of?** Product colors may vary slightly due to photographic lighting. As each piece is handcrafted, it will bear the subtle marks of the maker's touch. Minor variations, such as slight imperfections in the rim or small production scratches, may occur due to the firing process. These are normal characteristics and do not affect usability. We appreciate your understanding. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51565533097_13ea71a377_c.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51565533012_219eca4133_c.jpg **4. Xiao Ping Fan Art's Recent Competition and Exhibition History** 2023 Media Feature: The Lean Startup Journey of Xiao Ping Fan Art 2023 Excellence Award, "Antelope Pair" and "White Monkey Censer" selected for the 5th Shanghai International Wood Firing Ceramics Competition 2023中华民國陶艺协会「陶塑·溯陶」Member Exhibition 2022 "Xin Tao Award" Excellence Award for New Ceramic Studios 2022 "Xin Tao Award" Outstanding Individual Award for Ceramic Innovation 2022中华民國陶艺协会 "Radiant Brilliance" Joint Exhibition 2022 Yilan Fine Arts Exhibition, Photography Category Selection: "Great Roc Spreads Its Wings" 2022中华民國陶艺协会 "Dazzling" Joint Exhibition 2021 Miaoli Pottery Art Festival Ceramic Competition, Wood Firing Category: Honorable Mention "Cattle Collide" 2021 Excellence Award, "Extreme Joy, Tears Flow," "Dancing with Sheep," and "Sheeply Satisfied" selected for the 4th Shanghai International Wood Firing Ceramics Competition 2021 Miaoli Pottery Association Cultural and Tourism Bureau Joint Exhibition 2020 Miaoli Pottery Museum "Yi Yun" Joint Exhibition 2020 Miaoli Pottery Art Festival Ceramic Museum Exhibition **Artists: Chen Shih-ping, Wang Yu-fan**