Wood-Fired Golden Ash Falling Ash Mug / Beer Mug / Xiao Ping Fan Handmade

Wood-fired mug, with a large capacity, very practical! It's perfect for drinking water, steeping tea bags, or enjoying beer 👍 Wood-fired pieces emit far-infrared rays, which can soften water and remove impurities! The traditional rustic feel is beautiful, with a special textured design that adds depth. The natural wood-fired gradient colors are captivating! Diameter: 9cm Height: 10cm Capacity: Approx. 500cc ————————————- In the 2023 5th Shanghai International Wood-Fired Ceramics Competition, both artists from Xiao Ping Fan Pottery Studio, Chen Shiping and Wang Yufan, had their works selected for excellence awards. Your support is our motivation to continue creating. 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 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 pure hand-pinching or wheel-throwing with life. Every piece is one-of-a-kind. Our studio's works are created by us, a couple, so you'll find the "Ping" or "Fan" signature, and some pieces will have 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 work?** 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 pottery wheel) to slowly form the shape. After basic shaping, the body lines are refined, then polished to complete the greenware. Once placed in the kiln, it undergoes a continuous five-day, four-night 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 special ash glaze. Simultaneously, the kiln's flame patterns flow among the pieces, creating beautiful orange-red or blue-purple flame marks. After five days and four nights of ash and flame 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 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 be aware of?** Product colors may vary slightly due to photographic lighting. As each piece is purely handmade, it will retain traces of the hand-pinching process. There may also be slight variations due to the firing process, such as minor imperfections in the rim or small production scratches, which are considered normal. The items are perfectly usable, please understand! 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 Experience** 2023 Media Interview: A Record of Xiao Ping Fan Art's Lean Startup 2023 5th Shanghai International Wood-Fired Ceramics Competition: Two pieces shortlisted, "Antelope Match" and "White Monkey Censer" 2023 ROC Ceramic Art Association "Ceramic Sculpture · Tracing Ceramics" Member Joint Exhibition 2022 "Xin Tao Award" Excellent Award for New Ceramic Studios 2022 "Xin Tao Award" Outstanding Personnel Award for Ceramic Innovation 2022 ROC Ceramic Art Association "Brilliant Shine" Joint Exhibition 2022 Yilan Fine Arts Exhibition: Photography category selected, "Great Peng Spreads Its Wings" 2022 ROC Ceramic Art Association "Radiant" Joint Exhibition 2021 Miaoli Pottery Art Festival Pottery Competition: Wood-Fired Category Honorable Mention, "Cattle Collide" 2021 4th Shanghai International Wood-Fired Ceramics Competition: Three pieces shortlisted, "Tears of Joy," "Dancing with Sheep," and "Sheepishly Happy" 2021 Miaoli Pottery Association Cultural and Tourism Bureau Joint Exhibition 2020 Miaoli Pottery Museum "Yi Yun" Joint Exhibition 2020 Miaoli Pottery Art Festival Ceramic Museum Exhibition **Artists: Chen Shiping, Wang Yufan**