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Why not what is wrong with sharing knowledge ? It can be used to make better fakes. That knowledge needs to be earned by studying and observing teapots... If sharing knowledge might lead to more convincing fakes, does that imply modern clay can actually be very similar to what was available histori...

I didn't know purple ochre existed! It's actually yellow until it's fired in a kiln. At a high temperature in a reduction atmosphere, it converts to dark iron oxide and can impart a purplish hue to the clay body, somewhat similar in principle to natural zini I might imagine. Still and again, I woul...

I know that ochre is a traditional iron-containing colorant used for darkening clays, which also happens to be somewhat foul smelling. But I would expect that smell to dissipate. How would you describe the scent, out of curiosity?

Hello, is the third teapot still available? Thank you!

Hello, I'm new to the forum but I'm interested in this pot. Could you please PM me at your convenience?