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by Abracadaver!
Wed Oct 05, 2022 3:41 pm
Forum: China & Taiwan
Topic: Looking for a gaiwan recommendation...
Replies: 12
Views: 4331

Looking for a gaiwan recommendation...

I'm working a couple days a week out of a new office and I'm looking for a new gaiwan to use there. Something super-utilitarian but also nice (if that makes sense?). I'd love to hear any recommendations people here may have. For reference, my all-time favorite gaiwan is the medium Tea Gallery gaiwan...
by Abracadaver!
Tue Aug 25, 2020 4:43 pm
Forum: Japan
Topic: Hagi
Replies: 144
Views: 136938

Re: Hagi

I can't follow at all those prices on the site. I see bowls priced $600,- i could buy elsewhere for less than 100,-. Seigan has a large workshop, with several kilns and staff. Looking through his studio you will find pieces priced from low to high, depending on the degree of quality he determines t...
by Abracadaver!
Sun Mar 03, 2019 4:42 pm
Forum: Archived Swaps
Topic: FS- Several Yixing Teapots
Replies: 16
Views: 10837

Re: FS- Several Yixing Teapots

Yes! Let's chat and catch up. I've been making nerikoh-style incense mostly. Send me an email and I'll share some resources with you.
by Abracadaver!
Sun Mar 03, 2019 4:37 pm
Forum: Repair & Cleaning
Topic: Teaware Repair Show-off
Replies: 104
Views: 88390

Re: Teaware Repair Show-off

Also in NYC is Gen Saratani: https://www.urushi.info/kintsugi

Gen also does restoration work for lacquer ware and teaches kintsugi workshops, too.

FWIW, I would probably contact Nissan first for any kintsugi work I wanted done.
by Abracadaver!
Sun Mar 03, 2019 4:29 pm
Forum: Archived Swaps
Topic: FS- Several Yixing Teapots
Replies: 16
Views: 10837

Re: FS- Several Yixing Teapots

TJ, if you ever decide to get rid of that Best Tea House special order pot you have, you know where to look first. ;)
by Abracadaver!
Sun Mar 03, 2019 4:26 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Tea pets
Replies: 20
Views: 12805

Re: Tea pets

It's totally ridiculous and not really my style, but I'm completely in love this mecha-style toad:

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Sadly, out of stock from the two vendors I found who had it listed, but maybe someday...
by Abracadaver!
Sun Mar 03, 2019 4:20 pm
Forum: Repair & Cleaning
Topic: Stone Tea Table Care & Maintenance
Replies: 0
Views: 1846

Stone Tea Table Care & Maintenance

I have a stone tea table (one of those large-ish black stone trays with drainage holes drilled into the center, with a slightly rough textured surface) and I'm not sure what care and maintenance it needs over time, if any. I pour hot water over it after each use and lightly dry it with a cloth. Beyo...
by Abracadaver!
Sun Mar 03, 2019 4:15 pm
Forum: Repair & Cleaning
Topic: Leaky tea table fix?
Replies: 5
Views: 4819

Re: Leaky tea table fix?

UPDATE: Infilled the edges with a silicone epoxy, then spread a thin layer across the entire central strip. So far, nearly a year later, there's been no further leaking.
Thanks for the suggestions, all!
by Abracadaver!
Fri Feb 22, 2019 11:02 am
Forum: Kettles & Heating Elements
Topic: Heating Elements
Replies: 50
Views: 35202

Re: Heating Elements

pedant wrote:
Mon Feb 04, 2019 2:11 pm
any leads on the hibachi-style hotplates?
They aren't listed on their website, but Fang Gourmet Tea in Flushing, NY has a bunch of different styles, including ones that look exactly like the one posted here. I imagine if you contact them, they'd be willing to send photos.
by Abracadaver!
Mon Apr 09, 2018 9:54 am
Forum: Repair & Cleaning
Topic: Leaky tea table fix?
Replies: 5
Views: 4819

Re: Leaky tea table fix?

Thanks for the feedback and suggestions!

I used the photo from the TB proxy I used--I've since attached feet to the bottom.

Before I chip out the old filler, I think I'll try coating the entire length of the tube with silicone sealant and see if it holds. I'll report back!
by Abracadaver!
Mon Mar 19, 2018 9:37 pm
Forum: Repair & Cleaning
Topic: Leaky tea table fix?
Replies: 5
Views: 4819

Leaky tea table fix?

Hi all! I have a stone tea table I've been using for a couple of weeks. Earlier today, tea started leaking out from underneath. I assumed I had accidentally pulled the drainage tube loose, but it looks instead like it's leaking around the edges of the hard sealant that encloses the copper drainage t...