Drinking tea for a long time, I will have some requirements for the instrument, especially this teacup, which needs to be easy to use, needless to say, the appearance and uniqueness are also a major element of considering a [good] instrument.
This ancient wood-fired egg cup brought today can be said to be a good example of a good fusion of the two.
Ancient firewood Each one is unpredictable
Firewood burning, which refers to ceramic products fired from fuel fuel, is an ancient and difficult technique.
The use of firewood to burn not only test the craftsman's manual skills, but also pay attention to the relationship between soil, fire, firewood and kiln, and each link of which can be described as the key, which is interlocked and indispensable.
It is precisely because the wood burning process is difficult, so nowadays there are fewer and fewer handmade people who make firewood, let alone follow the ancient law.
And Yue Chao, who brought us this wood beaker today, he is different. Over the years, he has not only been committed to the production of handmade wood-fired porcelain, but also has a special love for the ancient wood-fired process.
Yue Chao, graduated from the School of Urban Design of the Central Academy of Fine Arts, and is a senior arts and crafts artist of the China Arts and Crafts Artists Association. In 2010, he founded his own studio and has been engaged in the research and development and production of firewood.
In his view, only porcelain fired according to the ancient wood firing process can perfectly show the true mystery and warmth of wood burning.
Let's say that this chai roast egg cup brought today, the firewood used, is not ordinary. All are fresh pines, and can only enter the kiln for combustion when they are at their richest and wet and dry.
In the molten state of combustion, the pine wood undergoes complex chemical changes, so that the tire soil, kiln fire, and ash fall blend with each other, thus forming a wonderful and irreproducible glaze effect.
It can be said that every wood-burning utensil is unique and cannot be copied.
Classic instrument type - small egg cup
Since ancient times, egg cups have been the classic shape of wine and tea utensils.
Let's say that the cup, the main body of the cup is egg cup-shaped, round and full, exquisite and lovely, whether it is to pinch the drink is just right.
The workmanship of the circle foot is delicate and smooth, and the color change caused by the different degrees of ashing is similar to Tai Chi, which is chic and interesting.
Deep belly poly fragrance, especially suitable for expressing the high aroma of tea soup.
There are irregular openings inside and outside, layered and blended, with time and tea soup for its nourishment, cracks will produce subtle changes, bringing users unlimited "cup raising" fun.