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Exploring Craft one revolution at a time.

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Temmoku Tea Bowl with Hair's Fur Glaze

15th to 17th century Japanese

Harvard Art Museum

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"Tortoiseshell" Tea Bowl

13th to 14th century Chinese

Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"Hare's Glaze" tea bowl

Japanese Kitsungi repair

11th to 12th century China

Museum of Metropolitan Art

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Iron Glazes

Glazes rich in iron, such as tenmoku, oil spot, and hare's fur, originate in China. Using a long soak at a high temperature during firing, iron forms visible crystal patterns. Dependent on glaze chemistry, reduction or oxidation kiln atmosphere, and thickness of application, different patterns can appear. 

Featured today will be several examples.

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Hey Y'all

I've taken a bit of a hiatus, after a well-known art blog was accused of copyright infringement, I decided to take some time to research copyright law. Posting will resume this week, with improved citations! I own nothin, so don't sue me. 

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Livia Marin

"Broken Things" series

2009

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Livia Marin

"Broken Things" series

2009

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Livia Marin

"Broken Things" series

2009

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Livia Marin

"Broken Things" series

2009

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Livia Marin

"Broken Things" series

2009

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Livia Marin

Today's featured artist will be Livia Marin, who's melting ceramic sculptures challenge notions of utility and decoration.

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Jason Hackett

"Pollinator"

2012

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Jason Hackett

"Two Beards"

2012

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Jason Hackett

"Eclipse"

2010

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Jason Hackett

"Laborer"

2011

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Jason Hackett

"Northbound"

2012

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Jason Hackett

"Marrow"

2010