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bryan293 wrote:any chance we might hear back by christmas?

I guess it is safe to say, no.

Eiichi was not satisfied with his last firing of our Commissions. He remains committed to this project despite his ever increasing popularity and demand for his works. Last I heard, the pieces were "made" and ready for firing. And could be finished at any time ...

FYI, each cycle of making a new piece or SO can take 1-2 months for this kiln, so a failure means another 1-2 months. Just the nature of the biz. I learned this in waiting for longgggg periods of time for around 1/4 of the Hagi SOs. Part of the reason for this is these are small runs of very limited and often brand new pieces. So we are in a manner of speaking on the cutting edge, but the process can be slow at times.

Also I have noticed, the creative artisans are often too optimistic. They say the "end of the month" when in reality it is mid next month.

For Eiichi, I hope he continues to work on the cutting edge that has created a bit of a sensation for his works here on TeaChat with pieces like The ROCK and Snowdrifts.

Thanks for the update, Chip!

Here's hoping for a New Year's success!

What does that mean?????????

Could it mean that the longgggg awaited Eiichi Commission is ... in its final countdown?

Or imminent?

orrrr ... maybe a sneak peak on Friday the 13th ...

orrr a precursor to the official 3 day notification of release???

Eh, who the heck knows what I mean anymore??? I sure don't, nor does Mrs Chip.

Chip wrote:Eh, who the heck knows what I mean anymore??? I sure don't, nor does Mrs Chip.

chip, a belated congratulations on your upcoming World Tea Expo conference speaker appearance!
but should we be worried

Alfred E. Neuman wrote:What, Me Worry?

And thank you kindly!

eh what! did someone say Hagi??

Yes, did somebody say Haggis??

No? Good, because hagi is much better.... IMHO

Whatever it means, it sounds good to me

I can't wait to see what Eiichi came up with!

Oh wow! I can't wait to see what they look like, I'm still kicking myself for not getting in on Snowdrifts and the Rock SO.