
Throwing
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Folk Blue & White, Xu Lin Feng 徐林峰
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.

Throwing Teacups, Li Jia Cheng 李佳城
Li Jia Cheng is a Jingdezhen thrower specializing in teaware.

Throwing Cups, Takeshi Yasuda
Known for his expressive and innovative throwing techniques, here Takeshi Yasuda demonstrates how he makes small cups.
Jiggering
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Jiggered Teacups, Chen Shan Zhen 陈善镇
Much of the ware in Jingdezhen is now formed by jiggering. Here, Chen Shan Zhen demonstrates how quickly teacups can be made.
Trimming
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Trimming a Small Dish
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.

Trimming & Joining Vases, Wu Quan Fa 吴泉发
Wu Quan Fa demonstrates how medium-sized vases are first trimmed and then dry-joined.

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

Trimming Teacups, Yu Hua 于华
Yu Hua demonstrates the precise and refined trimming techniques required for making teaware.
Joining
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Dry-joining Teapots
A famous technique in Jingdezhen, dry-joining is largely unknown in the West. here we see handles and spouts being joined to teapots.

Trimming & Joining Vases, Wu Quan Fa 吴泉发
Wu Quan Fa demonstrates how medium-sized vases are first trimmed and then dry-joined.
Tile Making
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Rolling Tiles with Mixed-Clay, Zhang Chun Gen 章春根
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.