TeaChat

xmfi wrote:This cup just came in the mail today. Supposedly, it's old. I have no idea if it really is, but it has certainly seen a fair amount of use. The mark on the bottom is too stylized for me to even try to decipher; if anyone has any ideas as to what it might say, please let me know!

Where did you order it from?

eBay. The seller is reputable, though; he sells mostly antique coins and some Chinese antiques.

nickE wrote:That looks like you dug it up somewhere Ian! Just kidding, it's actually really stunning.

It does look stunningly like a natural rock. Gorgeous.

iannon wrote:Just of the plane from Japan! im very excited about this one..was exquisitely packed and even had a discount code for a next purchase at his "regular" store. very nice! made by Kino Fumiharu

Really hot piece!! Did you get it from eBay or http://www.inbeya.com/englishindex.html?

I just purchased a little portable studio for taking photos of tea ware. I'm still trying to figure it out and I need to iron the backdrop.

I wanted to take photos of my Zhong Kui tea pet to test it out. I ran into a few problems though because my daughter decided she wanted to help me. I think you can see my meaning in my photos.

Zhong Kui certainly doesn't look too happy about it.

teehee, that's pretty funny!

chicagopotter wrote:

iannon wrote:Just of the plane from Japan! im very excited about this one..was exquisitely packed and even had a discount code for a next purchase at his "regular" store. very nice! made by Kino Fumiharu

Really hot piece!! Did you get it from eBay or http://www.inbeya.com/englishindex.html?

I actually got it from his ebay listings for a bit less than what it was listed on the regular store. You can still see it there marked as "sold" Prices arent bad in the regular store either on a lot of them though and he doesnt seem to put a lot on ebay yet. He did send a discount code for 10% off on the regular store too.
Theres quite a few neat cups in that store..those artists seem to like to do a lot of carving in the pieces too..nice effect. the pics may not show it well but the bottom-sides are carved/sliced a bit and the foot is really neat..almost a tripod effect
Another thing i have to say is it was exquisitely packaged and wrapped for shipping. Best ive seen yet from any of my purchases including AN even.

That is a great groundbreaking Yunomi, Ian! I hope it brings you years of ever improving enjoyment.

Sooo, IPT, which figures did your daughter add? They all look good to me!

Great cups xmfi and IPT!

Chip wrote:Sooo, IPT, which figures did your daughter add? They all look good to me!

It was annoying because Hello Kitty and her friends were trying to hold a conversation, and Zhong Kui just kept butting in.

IPT wrote:

Chip wrote:Sooo, IPT, which figures did your daughter add? They all look good to me!

It was annoying because Hello Kitty and her friends were trying to hold a conversation, and Zhong Kui just kept butting in.

Looks like Zhong Kui is all business. Must be lots of ghosts to purge! Remind him to stop and smell the tea leaves!

IPT - I have a light cube box and Geek has given me some pointers for making one as well, but ... What is that bottom piece? That is what really makes it, for me.

The bottom piece is a white piece of plastic I found in the garbage. It is from a plastic sheet that somebody used to build a wall in their bathroom. I'm sure you could find something like it at Home Depot or something like that. I'll have to ask Geekgirl about pointers.

In the trash? Ack! That's no help. l I need something like that.
Glossy black is good, but can show dust particles on closeups.
And mirrors - well look nice, but distract when selling I think.
It is like a lucite panel? It looks like glass. Look great.

Lest anyone reading these last few posts gets intimidated, just a note from the cheapie DIY side of the softbox world--click on the softbox image for link to more info & sample images:



and a couple of teaware shots from same:

Thanks for the repost debunix!