Wood-Fired Heavy Ash Side-Handle Teapot / P & F Ceramic Designs

🔥 Wood-Fired Heavy Ash Side-Handle Teapot 🔥 This side-handle teapot features rich kiln fire marks, a testament to the intense baptism of wood fire and smoke it endured within the kiln. The deep bronze hue of the body exudes a subtle yet mysterious charm, reminiscent of the ancient verse: "Its color like the ancient moon, free from dust," embodying a steady and refined elegance. The teapot body has a capacity of approximately 220cc, with a rounded and full design that fits comfortably in the hand, and pours smoothly. A distinctive teapot is undoubtedly a touch of tranquility and elegance in life, making every sip of tea a moment of happiness ❤️ # Teapot Capacity: Approx. 220cc # Smooth Pour # Rounded and Full Body # No Dribbling When Pouring Life's beauty begins with a beautiful teapot. In the 2023 5th Shanghai International Wood-Fired Ceramics Competition, both artists from P & F Ceramic Designs, Chen Shiping and Wang Yufan, had their works selected for excellence awards. Your support is our driving force for continued creation. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53341561855_249c0591a6_c.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53341437984_c608c50771_c.jpg 2023 Media Interview: The Lean Startup Journey of P & F Ceramic Designs 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 The works from P & F Ceramic Designs do not pursue mass production. Each creation possesses a unique concept and design, imbuing life into the pieces through pure hand-building or wheel-throwing processes. Every piece is one-of-a-kind. Our studio's works are created together by my husband and me, hence the signatures "Ping" or "Fan." Some pieces also bear the "P & F Ceramic Designs" seal. Truly unique!! https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51567264550_68d52fdae8_b.jpg **1. What is the origin of the works?** We primarily use American clay, Japanese clay, and Taiwanese Miaoli clay 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?** We mix American clay, Japanese clay, and Miaoli clay in different proportions. The creation process involves pure hand-building (not on a pottery wheel) to slowly form the shape. After basic shaping, the body lines are refined, followed by polishing to complete the greenware. Once placed in the kiln, the pieces undergo a five-day, four-night continuous wood-firing process using natural longan and acacia wood. The temperature reaches over 1200 degrees Celsius. During this time, natural ash deposits adhere to the works, forming a unique ash glaze. Simultaneously, the kiln's fire marks flow among the pieces, creating beautiful orange-red or blue-purple fire patterns. After five days and four nights of ash and fire marks interacting, a week of cooling is required before a piece achieves its beautiful form! Because the kiln atmosphere differs with each firing, the ash glaze and fire marks on each piece are never the same, making every piece uniquely one-of-a-kind! 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 the works are purely handmade, they will inevitably bear the traces of the making process. Minor variations may also occur due to the firing process, such as slight imperfections in the rim or minor production scratches. These are normal phenomena 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. P & F Ceramic Designs' Recent Competition and Exhibition Experience** 2023 Media Interview: The Lean Startup Journey of P & F Ceramic Designs 2023 Selected for two pieces, "Antelope Match" and "White Monkey Censer," at the 5th Shanghai International Wood-Fired Ceramics Competition 2023中华民國陶艺协会 "Ceramic Sculpture · Tracing Pottery" Member Joint Exhibition 2022 "Xin Tao Award" Excellence Award for New Ceramic Studios 2022 "Xin Tao Award" Outstanding Personnel Award for Ceramic Innovation 2022中华民國陶艺协会 "Shining Bright" Joint Exhibition 2022 Selected for the Photography category at the Yilan Art Exhibition, "Peng Spreads Its Wings" 2022中华民國陶艺协会 "Brilliant" Joint Exhibition 2021 Honorable Mention in the Wood-Fired Category at the Miaoli Pottery Art Festival Ceramic Competition, "Cattle Collide" 2021 Selected for three pieces, "Tears of Joy," "Dancing with Sheep," and "Sheep are Happy," at the 4th Shanghai International Wood-Fired 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 Shiping, Wang Yufan**