Wood Fired 450cc Rustic Matte Ash Mulberry Purple-Gold Mug / Beer Cup / Xiaopingfan Handmade

450cc Rustic Matte Ash Mulberry Purple-Gold Mug A Touch of Everyday Romance ❤️ This 450cc rustic matte ash mulberry purple-gold mug is subtly understated yet remarkably radiant. Its capacity is just right, neither too much nor too little, perfect for a large cup of coffee to awaken your senses in the morning or for brewing a soothing cup of tea. With its lid, the aroma stays neatly contained. Its texture is warm and comforting, and its form is pleasing to the eye. Whether placed on your desk or beside your bed, it's sure to catch attention. ❤️ Diameter: 9cm Height: 10.5cm Capacity: Approx. 450cc ————————————- In the 2023 5th Shanghai International Wood Firing Ceramics Competition, both artists from Xiaopingfan Pottery Studio, Chen Shiping and Wang Yufan, had their works selected for honorable mention. Your support is our motivation to continue creating. 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 Xiaopingfan 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 The works from Xiaopingfan Pottery Studio do not pursue mass production. Each creation possesses a unique concept and design, imbuing the pieces with life through purely hand-pinching or wheel-throwing processes. Every piece is one of a kind. Our works are created together by my husband and I, which is why they are marked with "Ping" or "Fan." Some pieces also feature the "Xiaopingfan Pottery Studio" seal, making them 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?** American clay, Japanese clay, and Miaoli clay are blended in various proportions. The creation process involves pure hand-pinching (not on a potter's wheel) to gradually form the piece. After basic shaping, the body lines are refined, followed by polishing to complete the greenware. Once placed in the kiln, the wood firing process using natural longan and acacia wood takes five days and four nights of continuous firing. The temperature reaches over 1200 degrees Celsius. During this time, natural ash adheres to the works, forming a unique ash glaze. Simultaneously, the kiln's flame patterns flow between the pieces, creating beautiful orange-red or blue-purple flame marks. After five days and four nights of ash and flame interplay, a week of cooling is required before each piece attains its beautiful form! Due to the different kiln atmospheres during each wood firing, the ash deposits and flame patterns on every piece will differ, making each work 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 guests be aware of?** Product colors may vary slightly due to photographic lighting. As the works are purely handmade, they will retain traces of the making process. Minor variations may also occur during the firing process. Slight irregularities in the rim or minor scratches from the making process are normal and do not affect normal use. We appreciate your understanding! https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51565533097_13ea71a377_c.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51565533012_219eca4133_c.jpg **4. Xiaopingfan Art's Recent Competition and Exhibition Credentials** 2023 Media Interview: The Lean Startup Journey of Xiaopingfan Art 2023 5th Shanghai International Wood Firing Ceramics Competition: "Antelope Match" and "White Monkey Censer" shortlisted 2023 ROC Ceramic Association "Ceramic Sculpture · Tracing Ceramics" Member Exhibition 2022 "Xintaowward" Excellent New Ceramic Studio Award 2022 "Xintaowward" Outstanding Individual Award for Innovative Ceramics 2022 ROC Ceramic Association "Radiant" Joint Exhibition 2022 Yilan Art Exhibition (Photography Category): "Peng Spreads Its Wings" shortlisted 2022 ROC Ceramic Association "Brilliant" Joint Exhibition 2021 Miaoli Ceramic Art Festival Ceramic Competition (Wood Firing Category): "Cows Collide" Honorable Mention 2021 4th Shanghai International Wood Firing Ceramics Competition: "Extreme Joy," "Dancing with Sheep," and "Sheep in High Spirits" shortlisted 2021 Miaoli Ceramic Association Cultural and Tourism Bureau Joint Exhibition 2020 Miaoli Ceramic Museum "Yiyun" Joint Exhibition 2020 Miaoli Ceramic Art Festival Ceramic Museum Exhibition **Artists: Chen Shiping, Wang Yufan**