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  • Joining

    Dry-joining Teapots

    September 7, 2017 - by 72 Hands

    A famous technique in Jingdezhen, dry-joining is largely unknown in the West. here we see handles and spouts being joined to teapots.

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  • Trimming

    Trimming a Small Dish

    September 2, 2017 - by 72 Hands

    While throwing is a fast and fairly imprecise art, trimming is slower and defines the final form of the ware.  Here we see a craftsperson trimming high-end porcelain dishes, spending more time than usual on each piece to ensure the perfect shape, lightness, and consistency.

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  • Throwing

    Folk Blue & White, Xu Lin Feng 徐林峰

    September 2, 2017 - by 72 Hands

    A graduate of the prestigious Hangzhou Academy of Fine Arts, Xu Linfeng has had a workshop in Jingdezhen since 2004. He is now making blue & white ware inspired by Chinese folk kilns.

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  • Underglaze Transfers

    Blue & White Underglaze Transfers

    September 1, 2017 - by 72 Hands

    In order to increase efficiency and lower production costs, many Jingdezhen workshops now use underglaze transfers rather than hand-painting. While not as demanding as underglaze painting, proper underglaze transfer application still requires some degree of skill.

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  • Joining

    Trimming & Joining Vases, Wu Quan Fa 吴泉发

    August 31, 2017 - by 72 Hands

    Wu Quan Fa demonstrates how medium-sized vases are first trimmed and then dry-joined.

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  • Tiles

    Rolling Tiles with Mixed-Clay, Zhang Chun Gen 章春根

    August 31, 2017 - by 72 Hands

    Zhang Chun Gen demonstrates rolling out medium-sized porcelain tiles. These tiles are unique in that the clay is 绞胎, a mixture of two differently colored marbled porcelain.

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  • Trimming

    Sharpening Trimming Tools

    August 31, 2017 - by 72 Hands

    Sharpening trimming tools is a craft of its own with many different techniques. Here we see a basic sharpening procedure for trimming tools.

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  • Jiggering

    Jiggered Teacups, Chen Shan Zhen 陈善镇

    August 31, 2017 - by 72 Hands

    Much of the ware in Jingdezhen is now formed by jiggering. Here, Chen Shan Zhen demonstrates how quickly teacups can be made.

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  • Underglaze Painting

    Painting Blue & White, Li

    August 30, 2017 - by 72 Hands

    Mr. Li specializes in images of ancient ceramics painted on porcelain tiles. Here he shows his blue & white painting technique.

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  • Trimming

    Trimming Teacups, Yu Hua 于华

    August 30, 2017 - by 72 Hands

    Yu Hua demonstrates the precise and refined trimming techniques required for making teaware.

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