White clay and straw ash glazed teacup 1

This teacup combines white clay, which has the roughness and warmth characteristic of ceramic clay, with a straw ash glaze that is a unique blend made from rice straw harvested every year. Instead of firing in the electric kiln that I normally use at home, I had the pieces fired in a kerosene kiln at the pottery maker that I am currently using. The pottery is fired using a method called reduction firing, which creates an oxygen shortage inside the kiln during firing, allowing you to enjoy a refined flavor that cannot be produced in an electric furnace. The glaze is original to the potter, and he also burns the rice straw himself and collects the ash. It has colors and textures that you won't find anywhere else. This straw ash glaze takes on a different appearance each time it is fired, but this time it produced very gentle, elegant colors and tasteful crystals. It has a warm and cozy atmosphere, and you can feel the earthy taste that is unique to pottery. The glossy parts are smooth to the touch, but the areas where the glaze is thinly applied are rough, allowing you to enjoy the texture that is characteristic of pottery. This cute, round teacup has a curved shape that fits comfortably in the palm of your hand when you hold it in both hands. The pale color allows you to enjoy the color of the drink itself even when pouring clear drinks such as green tea or roasted green tea into the glass. The rim of the pot is thinly glazed and has a rough texture, so it does not feel smooth in the mouth, but you can still feel that it is made of earthenware. In addition to drinks, you can enjoy it in a variety of ways, such as using it to make puddings or jellies, or for steaming dishes. I use a small electric kiln and an electric potter's wheel at home to make my pottery, and I do all of the processes by hand, from kneading the clay to shaping, bisque firing, glazing, and final firing. Although we cannot mass-produce them, each one has its own unique expression, allowing you to enjoy the flavor that comes from being made by hand. The item you receive will be the same as the product image. In order to avoid damaging your table as much as possible, the contact surface will be sanded down before delivery. Using various glazes and clays, I create a wide variety of pottery in different colors and shapes, searching for the best combinations. It is impossible to create two identical pieces, so although they may look similar, each piece is unique. I would be very happy if you could find your favorite. We hope you enjoy the warm atmosphere that only pottery can provide and add some color to your daily life. ---- *Size and weight* Size: Diameter 8.7cm, Base diameter 4.4cm, Height 6.2cm Weight: 166g ---- *Precautions for purchase and use - Due to its nature, pottery is absorbent, and in some cases color may stain the crazing or moisture may seep out. For this reason, we ship products after performing a water-stopping treatment using a water-stopping agent for tableware, so there is no need to seal the pores. The waterproofing treatment takes 2-3 days, so please allow 5 days from the time of order to shipping. If you do not need the waterproofing agent, please let us know at the time of purchase. - The cutlery in the product images is not included. - We try to photograph and edit product images as accurately as possible to make them appear as real as possible, but they may appear differently depending on your monitor settings and lighting conditions. Please note this in advance. ・As this product is also sold on other websites, in the unlikely event that there are multiple purchases, we will deliver to the person who made the purchase first. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. ・You can also use it in the microwave (for warming) or dishwasher, but the vibrations from the microwaves and the spraying of hot water may accelerate deterioration. We would appreciate it if you could refrain from using them as much as possible. ・Please refrain from using in an oven or over an open flame. After use, wash thoroughly and dry thoroughly to prevent stains and mold.