Wood-Fired 600cc Gold-Trimmed Wood Grain Mug / Beer Mug / Handcrafted by Xiao Ping Fan

This is a mug that transforms your daily sips of water and tea into a moment of pure enjoyment. 👍 Its exterior resembles the texture of old tree bark, adorned with natural wood grain patterns. Crafted through high-temperature wood firing, each mug boasts a unique pattern and hue, offering a substantial, handmade feel rather than a cold, mass-produced object. 🌟 Generously Sized: With a large 600cc capacity, you won't need constant refills. It's ideal for coffee, generous cups of tea, or even as a beer mug. 🌟 Solid Feel: Measuring 10cm in width and 13cm in height, complemented by a comfortably rounded handle that's easy to grip, the mug feels stable and reassuring in your hand. 🌟 Comfortable Sipping: The rim is thickened and rounded, providing a remarkably smooth sensation as you drink. A wood-fired mug with a large capacity, incredibly practical! Perfect for water, tea bags, or even beer. 👍 Wood-fired pieces emit far-infrared rays, softening water and removing impurities! Its traditional rustic charm is beautiful, with a special textured design that adds depth. The natural gradient tones from the wood fire are truly captivating! Diameter: 10cm Height: 12.5cm Capacity: Approx. 600cc ----------------------------- In the 2023 5th Shanghai International Wood Firing Ceramic Competition, both artists from Xiao Ping Fan Pottery Studio, Chen Shiping and Wang Yufan, 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 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 created piece possesses a unique concept and design, imbuing the pure hand-pinching or wheel-throwing process with life. Every piece is one-of-a-kind. Our studio's works are a collaboration between my husband and I, hence the "Ping" or "Fan" signatures. Some pieces also bear the "Xiao Ping Fan 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 mixed in different proportions. The process involves pure hand-pinching (not using a potter's wheel) to gradually form the shape, followed by refining the body lines, and then polishing to complete the greenware. After entering 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 process, natural ash deposits adhere to the work, forming a special ash glaze. Simultaneously, the flame patterns within the kiln flow among the pieces, creating beautiful orange-red or blue-purple flame marks. Following five days and four nights of ash and flame interplay, a week of cooling is required before a piece achieves its beautiful form! Because the kiln atmosphere differs with each wood-firing, the ash deposits and flame patterns on each piece are inevitably unique, making every item 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 pieces are purely handmade, traces of the crafting process will be evident. Minor variations may also occur during firing, such as slight imperfections in the rim or small 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 History** 2023 Media Interview: A Record of Xiao Ping Fan Art's Lean Startup Journey 2023 Nominated for two pieces, "Antelope Match" and "White Monkey Censer," in the 5th Shanghai International Wood Firing Ceramic Competition 2023 "Pottery Sculpture · Tracing Pottery" Member Exhibition, Chinese Ceramic Association 2022 "Xin Tao Award" Excellence Award for New Ceramic Studios 2022 "Xin Tao Award" Outstanding Personnel Award for Ceramic Innovation 2022 "Shining Together" Joint Exhibition, Chinese Ceramic Association 2022 Selected for the photography category in the Yilan Fine Arts Exhibition with "Peng Soars" 2022 "Brilliant Joint Exhibition," Chinese Ceramic Association 2021 Honorable Mention in the Wood Firing Category at the Miaoli Ceramic Art Festival Competition for "Cows Colliding" 2021 Nominated for three pieces, "Extreme Joy," "Dancing with Sheep," and "Prosperous Sheep," in the 4th Shanghai International Wood Firing Ceramic Competition 2021 Joint Exhibition, Miaoli Ceramic Association and Bureau of Cultural Affairs 2020 "Yi Yun Joint Exhibition," Miaoli Ceramic Museum 2020 Exhibition at the Miaoli Ceramic Museum, Miaoli Ceramic Art Festival **Artists: Chen Shiping, Wang Yufan**