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by archimon
Fri Jul 17, 2020 9:15 pm
Forum: Repair & Cleaning
Topic: Soapy Taste in Some Clay Cups
Replies: 4
Views: 3313

Re: Soapy Taste in Some Clay Cups

This worked perfectly! Been using the cups for the past few days with no issues. Thank you so much @Victoria!
by archimon
Sat Jul 11, 2020 9:20 pm
Forum: Repair & Cleaning
Topic: Soapy Taste in Some Clay Cups
Replies: 4
Views: 3313

Re: Soapy Taste in Some Clay Cups

Victoria wrote:
Sat Jul 11, 2020 8:22 pm
I’d try an overnight diluted white vinegar soak (1/3 vinegar:2/3 water), followed by 30min gently simmering water bath, and then let completely dry for a few days in sun. Should work.
Okay, thanks! I'll give that a try.
by archimon
Sat Jul 11, 2020 7:09 pm
Forum: Repair & Cleaning
Topic: Soapy Taste in Some Clay Cups
Replies: 4
Views: 3313

Soapy Taste in Some Clay Cups

Hey all! I recently got some new teacups ( https://www.markmohlerpottery.com/shop/set-of-two-aprx-45-ml-teacups-in-shino ), but unfortunately not long after they were washed with dish detergent. The detergent smell is proving very stubborn; I've tried boiling the cups in filtered water for thirty mi...
by archimon
Tue Jun 23, 2020 1:23 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: The Porcelain Thread
Replies: 311
Views: 218366

Re: The Porcelain Thread

pedant wrote:
Tue Jun 23, 2020 12:30 pm
just fyi, i moved the recent conversation to the Jian & Tenmoku Bowls topic since it wasn't really about porcelain.
Sorry, my bad for not asking there in the first place!
by archimon
Tue Jun 23, 2020 12:09 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Tenmoku & Jian Bowls
Replies: 35
Views: 40353

Re: Jian & Tenmoku Bowls

I've got two pieces by Petr with a similar glaze, one with a similar shape: https://live.staticflickr.com/7859/45796620054_0cdabc21e0_w.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/7805/46468320602_04bb4b320c_w.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48818091027_6fa332646d_w.jpg I wonder how he made those bro...
by archimon
Mon Jun 22, 2020 2:01 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Tenmoku & Jian Bowls
Replies: 35
Views: 40353

Re: Jian & Tenmoku Bowls

I have some tenmoku cups from verdant tea that are good quality. They are in stock too: https://verdanttea.com/teas/jian-zhan-tu-hao-traditional-hares-fur-cup/ Thanks for pointing this out! That's certainly a nice cup, but I think I've made a few moves that will keep me satisfied until I'm back in ...
by archimon
Sun Jun 21, 2020 8:02 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Tenmoku & Jian Bowls
Replies: 35
Views: 40353

Re: Jian & Tenmoku Bowls

Usually the stuff sold at the roadside is third class trash from Taobao... But of course anything tea related is a lot cheaper in Asia. You can find a lot in shops everywhere antiques, vintage, new. Many potters here do them as well. I'll no doubt be doing some serious shopping the next time I'm in...
by archimon
Sun Jun 21, 2020 8:00 pm
Forum: Additional Regions
Topic: Novák & Randová Teaware
Replies: 78
Views: 47318

Re: Novák & Randová Teaware

Does anyone know whether Petr takes requests as his partner does? Hoping to have a few teacups made and it doesn't seem that he's released anything new in some time. Petr takes orders, you can email him (or PM on Instagram if you’re there). Be prepared for a wait of several months, though, as his w...
by archimon
Sun Jun 21, 2020 1:29 pm
Forum: Additional Regions
Topic: Novák & Randová Teaware
Replies: 78
Views: 47318

Re: Novák & Randová Teaware

Does anyone know whether Petr takes requests as his partner does? Hoping to have a few teacups made and it doesn't seem that he's released anything new in some time. Petr takes orders, you can email him (or PM on Instagram if you’re there). Be prepared for a wait of several months, though, as his w...
by archimon
Sun Jun 21, 2020 12:51 pm
Forum: Additional Regions
Topic: Novák & Randová Teaware
Replies: 78
Views: 47318

Re: Novák & Randová Teaware

Does anyone know whether Petr takes requests as his partner does? Hoping to have a few teacups made and it doesn't seem that he's released anything new in some time.
by archimon
Sun Jun 21, 2020 12:41 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Tenmoku & Jian Bowls
Replies: 35
Views: 40353

Re: Jian & Tenmoku Bowls

Maybe I’ll just have to do some looking the next time I manage to make it to Taiwan/Japan. Ive heard of stands at the side of the road in taiwan and Japan selling tenmoku cups for much cheaper than you'd be able to get them at online Western catered vendors. So that might be a good idea to wait. :o...
by archimon
Sun Jun 21, 2020 12:09 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Tenmoku & Jian Bowls
Replies: 35
Views: 40353

Re: Jian & Tenmoku Bowls

Does anyone know where I might able to buy some Douli (斗笠) cups like this one online: https://crimsonlotustea.com/products/jianzhan-teacup-douli-youdi-50ml-4 ? I’ve done a bit of looking and found these attractive cups at Taiwan sourcing ( https://taiwanoolongs.com/collections/anta-pottery/products...
by archimon
Sun Jun 21, 2020 11:03 am
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Tenmoku & Jian Bowls
Replies: 35
Views: 40353

Re: Jian & Tenmoku Bowls

Does anyone know where I might able to buy some Douli (斗笠) cups like this one online: https://crimsonlotustea.com/products/jianzhan-teacup-douli-youdi-50ml-4 ? I’ve done a bit of looking and found these attractive cups at Taiwan sourcing ( https://taiwanoolongs.com/collections/anta-pottery/products/...
by archimon
Sun Jun 21, 2020 10:14 am
Forum: Archived Swaps
Topic: Teacups - funky glazes, 1 douli.
Replies: 6
Views: 4555

Re: Teacups - funky glazes, 1 douli.

Are either of these still available?
by archimon
Sun Jun 21, 2020 8:20 am
Forum: Vendor Discussion & Recommendation
Topic: Hojo Tea
Replies: 111
Views: 49221

Re: Hojo Tea

Any particular reason you're thinking of buying Taiwanese oolong from Hojo instad of a Taiwanese vendor, or a vendor specializing in Taiwanese teas in the US? Is it just for the convenience, since you're getting some other stuff from him anyways? Only asking out of curiosity. I've haven't tried any...