Wood-Fired 500cc Covered Mug / Beer Mug / P & F Ceramic Designs

©️ "Hidden Warmth Rose" 500cc Covered Mug A touch of rose gold romance for your everyday life ❤️ The 500cc rose gold mug is subtly shimmering, with just the right capacity – not too much, not too little. It's perfect for a large cup of coffee to wake you up in the morning, or for brewing some tea. With the lid on, your tea's aroma stays contained. It feels warm and smooth in your hand, and its pleasing shape makes it a standout piece, whether placed on your office desk or bedside table ❤️ Diameter: 10cm Height: 13cm Capacity: Approx. 500cc ————————————- In the 5th Shanghai International Wood-Fired Ceramics Competition 2023, both artists from P & F Ceramic Designs, Chen Shih-Ping and Wang Yu-Fan, had their works selected for honorable mention. Your support fuels our 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 aim for mass production. Each creation possesses a unique concept and design, imbuing life into the pieces through purely hand-pinching or wheel-throwing processes. Every piece is one-of-a-kind. Our studio's works are created together by us as a couple, hence the signatures "Ping" or "Fan," and some pieces feature the "P & F Ceramic Designs" 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 clay, Japanese clay, and Miaoli clay are mixed in different proportions. The creation process involves pure hand-pinching (not on a wheel) to slowly form the shape. After basic shaping, the body lines are refined, and then polished to complete the greenware. Once loaded into the kiln, the wood-firing process using natural longan wood and acacia wood lasts for five days and four nights continuously. The temperature reaches over 1200 degrees Celsius. During this time, natural ash deposits adhere to the works, forming a special ash glaze. Simultaneously, the kiln's flame marks flow among the pieces, creating beautiful orange-red or blue-purple fire patterns. After five days and four nights of ash and flame interaction, 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 marks on each piece are never the same, making every piece truly unique! 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?** The product colors may vary slightly due to photographic lighting. As the works are purely handmade, they will inevitably bear the traces of the crafting process. Minor variations in the firing process, such as slight irregularities in the rim or minor crafting scratches, are normal phenomena. They are absolutely suitable for 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. P & F Ceramic Designs' Recent Competition and Exhibition History** 2023 Media Interview: The Lean Startup Journey of P & F Ceramic Designs 2023 Two works, "Antelope Match" and "White Monkey Incense Burner," were shortlisted for the 5th Shanghai International Wood-Fired Ceramics Competition. 2023 "Ceramic Sculpture · Tracing Ceramics" Member Joint Exhibition, Chinese Ceramic Art Association 2022 "Xin Tao Award" Excellent Award for Innovative Ceramic Studio 2022 "Xin Tao Award" Outstanding Personnel Award for Innovative Ceramics 2022 "Shining Bright" Joint Exhibition, Chinese Ceramic Art Association 2022 "Great Peng Spreading Its Wings," Photography Category, Yilan Fine Arts Exhibition 2022 "Brilliant" Joint Exhibition, Chinese Ceramic Art Association 2021 Honorable Mention "Cattle Collide," Wood-Fired Group, Miaoli Ceramic Art Festival Competition 2021 Three works, "Tears of Joy," "Dancing with Sheep," and "Happy Sheep," were shortlisted for the 4th Shanghai International Wood-Fired Ceramics Competition. 2021 Joint Exhibition, Miaoli Ceramic Association Cultural and Tourism Bureau 2020 "Yi Yun" Joint Exhibition, Miaoli Ceramic Museum 2020 Miaoli Ceramic Art Festival Exhibition, Ceramic Museum **Artists: Chen Shih-Ping, Wang Yu-Fan**