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Re: D. Michael Coffee (shyrabbit) Ceramics in Pagosa Springs, CO

by shyrabbit » Mar 10th, '11, 18:22

Hello,
I came across this image of a Chawan from the past and thought I would post it just for fun. I think I need to look this recipe up in my files and bring it out of hiding. It is a rather unremarkable glaze when applied thin but can do some interesting crawling when applied a bit thicker.

Thanks for looking...
Michael
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Re: D. Michael Coffee (shyrabbit) Ceramics in Pagosa Springs, CO

by IPT » Mar 10th, '11, 20:36

Oooh, that is fun!

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Re: D. Michael Coffee (shyrabbit) Ceramics in Pagosa Springs, CO

by Chip » Mar 10th, '11, 21:10

I'll take 1 chawan and 2 cups! :mrgreen:

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Re: D. Michael Coffee (shyrabbit) Ceramics in Pagosa Springs, CO

by andrzej bero » Mar 11th, '11, 06:59

shyrabbit wrote: I think I need to look this recipe up in my files and bring it out of hiding.
Michael
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yes, yes please:-)

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Re: D. Michael Coffee (shyrabbit) Ceramics in Pagosa Springs, CO

by iannon » Mar 11th, '11, 20:29

andrzej bero wrote:
shyrabbit wrote: I think I need to look this recipe up in my files and bring it out of hiding.
Michael
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yes, yes please:-)
I think we'd all like to see some more crawling shino in your etsy shop!

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Re: D. Michael Coffee (shyrabbit) Ceramics in Pagosa Springs, CO

by shyrabbit » Apr 15th, '11, 23:12

Hello all,
I found this vid quite interesting and instructive:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMjYbGzo8nM

Michael

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Re: D. Michael Coffee (shyrabbit) Ceramics in Pagosa Springs, CO

by shyrabbit » May 11th, '11, 17:10

Hello,
It's been quite some time since I've posted here, so I thought I would take this opportunity to upload a few images of work from last weeks firing.

It's been a very busy spring (althought it seems that winter just won't quit, we woke up to 4-5" of snow this morning) here at the gallery and studio with exhibits, teaching and making loads of new work. It's amazing how this year is moving at such a pace.

http://www.shyrabbit.etsy.com

Thanks for looking... Michael
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Re: D. Michael Coffee (shyrabbit) Ceramics in Pagosa Springs, CO

by Chip » May 11th, '11, 17:18

Ooooh, really nice newbs on your etsy!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/shyrabbit

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Re: D. Michael Coffee (shyrabbit) Ceramics in Pagosa Springs, CO

by shyrabbit » May 14th, '11, 17:27

Here's todays Chawan from last weeks firing. I'm working on throwing shapes with glaze catching area and working to control, to some degree, the flow of the Nuka. I've posted additional images of this piece on my blog at: http://dmichaelcoffee.wordpress.com

Thanks for looking and your feedback is always welcome,
Michael
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Re: D. Michael Coffee (shyrabbit) Ceramics in Pagosa Springs, CO

by Nenugal » May 14th, '11, 17:39

shyrabbit wrote:Here's todays Chawan from last weeks firing. I'm working on throwing shapes with glaze catching area and working to control, to some degree, the flow of the Nuka. I've posted additional images of this piece on my blog at: http://dmichaelcoffee.wordpress.com

Thanks for looking and your feedback is always welcome,
Michael
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Beautiful!

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Re: D. Michael Coffee (shyrabbit) Ceramics in Pagosa Springs, CO

by shyrabbit » May 14th, '11, 19:29

Chip wrote:Ooooh, really nice newbs on your etsy!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/shyrabbit
Thanks Chip...I owe you an email.
Michael

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Re: D. Michael Coffee (shyrabbit) Ceramics in Pagosa Springs, CO

by shyrabbit » May 14th, '11, 19:32

Nenugal wrote:
shyrabbit wrote:Here's todays Chawan from last weeks firing. I'm working on throwing shapes with glaze catching area and working to control, to some degree, the flow of the Nuka. I've posted additional images of this piece on my blog at: http://dmichaelcoffee.wordpress.com

Thanks for looking and your feedback is always welcome,
Michael
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Beautiful!
Thanks Nenugal, I appreciate you commenting here. I'm really excited to see where this idea goes.
Michael

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Re: D. Michael Coffee (shyrabbit) Ceramics in Pagosa Springs, CO

by hopeofdawn » May 16th, '11, 10:43

I'm certainly no ceramics expert, but I really like that particular glaze combo! It's really gorgeous....

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Re: D. Michael Coffee (shyrabbit) Ceramics in Pagosa Springs, CO

by Stentor » May 16th, '11, 12:17

I like how you made the inside black and the outside, well... stunning!
This makes the green of matcha pop while making the bowl itself an impressive sight.
I don't love this combination for regular tea cups but for matcha bowls it's great.

Since I am quite intrigued by a particular glaze style that you posted on your etsy but the items may not be quite ideal for me size/shape wise, I was wondering if you did custom orders (out of curiosity, for now... :wink: )? Do you make tea pots as well? (I don't think I've seen any)

Anyway, really impressive work! Love the creativity.
Thanks for sharing!

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Re: D. Michael Coffee (shyrabbit) Ceramics in Pagosa Springs, CO

by shyrabbit » May 17th, '11, 18:31

Hello Stentor,
Thanks for your kind words and comments regarding my Tenmoku and Nuka Chawan. Yes, I do take orders (from patience people :wink: ) on a regular bases.

I make a large variety of different kinds of work including tea pots. Currently, my tea pots tend more toward a stylize western ideal with a little humor. I've been studying the more traditional forms that interest most here on TC and will start the process of creating my vision of these forms soon...I'm always interesting in a challenge.

The image below is of a few bisqueware tea pots that will soon be glaze fired, and when finished, will have cane handles.

Thanks again,
Michael
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