Wood-Fired Rustic Ash-Glazed Gold-Tone Teapot / P & F Ceramic Designs

The kiln's fire marks imbue the teapot with deeper layers and stories. P & F's latest teapot is more than just a tea accessory; it's a vessel for sharing New Year's blessings with everyone. As we welcome the Spring Festival, fill every cup of tea with joy and warmth. Let this teapot become a highlight of your home's festive atmosphere, bringing abundant good fortune and beauty to your family. Savor a cup of New Year's tea filled with happiness. This personal small teapot is exquisite. The deep, mysterious ash glaze lends the teapot a profound artistic quality, making it a rare and collectible piece. # Teapot Capacity: Approx. 200cc # Honeycomb filter for smooth pouring # Round and full-bodied design # No drips when pouring Life's beauty begins with a beautiful teapot. In the 2023 5th Shanghai International Wood-Fired Ceramics Competition, both P & F Ceramic Designs artists, Chen Shiping and Wang Yufan, had their works selected for excellence awards. 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 Interview: P & F Art's Lean Startup Journey 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 P & F Ceramic Designs does not pursue mass production. Each creation possesses a unique concept and design, breathing life into the pieces through pure hand-shaping or wheel-throwing. Every item is one-of-a-kind. Our works are created together as a couple, hence the "Ping" or "Fan" signature. Some pieces may also bear the "P & F Ceramic Designs" kiln stamp. 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 Miaoli clay from 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?** We blend American clay, Japanese clay, and Miaoli clay in various proportions. The creation process involves pure hand-shaping (not on a pottery wheel), slowly forming the piece. After basic shaping, the body lines are refined, and then polished to complete the greenware. Once loaded into the kiln, it undergoes 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 fire marks within the kiln flow around the pieces, creating beautiful orange-red or blue-purple flame patterns. After five days and four nights of ash and fire mark interplay, a week of cooling is required to achieve the beautiful form of each piece! Because the kiln atmosphere differs with each firing, the ash deposits and fire marks on every piece are unique, making each work truly 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 customers be aware of?** Product colors may vary slightly due to photographic lighting. As these are purely handmade creations, they will inevitably bear traces of the hand-shaping process. Minor variations, slight imperfections in the rim, or small production scratches may occur due to the firing process; these are normal and do not affect usability. Your understanding is appreciated! https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51565533097_13ea71a377_c.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51565533012_219eca4133_c.jpg **4. P & F Art's Recent Competition and Exhibition Experience** 2023 Media Interview: P & F Art's Lean Startup Journey 2023 Selected for two works, "Antelope Pair" and "White Monkey Incense Burner," 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" Excellent Award for Innovative 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 "Soaring Eagle" in the Photography category at the Yilan Fine Arts Exhibition 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 Ceramics Competition for "Cattle Colliding" 2021 Selected for three works, "Tears of Joy," "Dancing with Sheep," and "Sheep's Delight," at the 4th Shanghai International Wood-Fired Ceramics Competition 2021 Miaoli Pottery Association Cultural Tourism Bureau Joint Exhibition 2020 Miaoli Pottery Museum "Yi Yun" Joint Exhibition 2020 Miaoli Pottery Art Festival Ceramics Museum Exhibition **Artists: Chen Shiping, Wang Yufan**