Wood-fired 600cc Gold-Lined Wood Grain Mug / Beer Cup / Xiao Ping Fan Handmade

Wood-fired mug, with a generous capacity, it’s wonderfully practical! Perfect for water, tea bags, or even beer. 👍 Wood-fired pieces possess far-infrared properties, which can soften water and remove impurities! The traditional, rustic aesthetic is simply beautiful, with a special textured finish that adds depth and character. The natural, wood-fired gradient hues invite contemplation! Diameter: 10cm Height: 12.5cm Capacity: Approx. 600cc ————————————- In the 2023 5th Shanghai International Wood-fired Pottery Competition, both artists from Xiao Ping Fan Pottery Studio, Chen Shí Píng and Wang Yú Fán, had their works selected for the Excellence Award. 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: A Comprehensive Record of Xiao Ping Fan 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 The works from Xiao Ping Fan Pottery Studio do not pursue mass production. Each creation possesses a unique concept and design, imbuing the process of hand-pinching or wheel-throwing with life. Every piece is one-of-a-kind. The works from our studio are a collaborative effort between my husband and I, hence the signatures "Ping" or "Fan." Some pieces also bear the "Xiao Ping Fan Pottery Studio" 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?** American, Japanese, and Miaoli clays are kneaded in different proportions. The creation process involves meticulous hand-pinching (no pottery wheel) to gradually form the shape. After basic shaping, the lines of the body are refined, then polished 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 work, forming a unique ash glaze. Simultaneously, the flame patterns within the kiln swirl around the pieces, creating beautiful orange-red or blue-purple fire marks. After five days and four nights of ash and flame interaction, a week of cooling is required before a piece achieves its beautiful form! Due to the different kiln atmospheres during each firing, the ash deposits and flame patterns 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 guests note?** Product colors may vary slightly due to lighting during photography. As these are handmade creations, they will inevitably bear traces of the crafting process. Minor variations may occur during firing, such as slight irregularities in the rim or minor production scratches, which are normal 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 Credentials** 2023 Media Interview: A Comprehensive Record of Xiao Ping Fan Art's Lean Startup Journey 2023 5th Shanghai International Wood-fired Pottery Competition: Two pieces, "Antelope Pair" and "White Monkey Censer," were selected. 2023 Chinese Ceramic Art Association "Ceramic Sculpture · Tracing Ceramics" Member Joint Exhibition 2022 "Xin Tao Award" Excellent New Ceramic Studio Award 2022 "Xin Tao Award" Outstanding Innovation in Ceramics Personnel Award 2022 Chinese Ceramic Art Association "Brilliant Shine" Joint Exhibition 2022 Yilan Fine Arts Exhibition, Photography Category: "Great Roc Spreads Its Wings" was selected. 2022 Chinese Ceramic Art Association "Brilliant Splendor" Joint Exhibition 2021 Miaoli Ceramic Art Festival Competition, Wood-fired Category: "Cattle Colliding" received an honorable mention. 2021 4th Shanghai International Wood-fired Pottery Competition: Three pieces, "Extreme Joy at First Sight," "Dancing with Sheep," and "Sheep in Great Spirits," were selected. 2021 Miaoli Ceramic Art Association & Cultural Affairs Bureau Joint Exhibition 2020 Miaoli Ceramic Museum "Yi Yun" Joint Exhibition 2020 Miaoli Ceramic Art Festival Ceramic Museum Exhibition **Artists: Chen Shí Píng, Wang Yú Fán**