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Re: HAGI "The Eiichi Commission!" by Shibuya Eiichi

by Chip » Sep 15th, '11, 16:27

Tobias wrote:Any more progress? Those of us that repel money might need a month's heads up...
I would say a month might be about right ... A lot depends on a succession of successes in the production mode of the Commission.

I will say this ... there should be 3 different shapes/forms. And there should be several extras. I will not take any more preorders though. What is leftover will be just normal sale after the preorder members have made their selections.

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Re: HAGI "The Eiichi Commission!" by Shibuya Eiichi

by Chip » Oct 17th, '11, 17:59

Good news, bad news. Well, all good news if you look at it positively!

Eiichi won some national award in Japan, though I do not know the details as of yet. But it seems his reputation and the appreciation of his works is beyond TeaChat. :mrgreen: But this is good news to see his career as an artisan on the fast track.

The Commission works are in progress and Eiichi feels he will complete them by early November! Sooooo, just a little longer to wait, assuming the kiln gods are favorable to this firing.

As always through this process, I have not rushed the artisan ... that would not be in the true spirit intended for this Commission.

Coincidentally, Seigan has been working on a special glaze for us for almost the exact time period ... but Seigan has not had success. He is going back to "square 1."

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Re: HAGI "The Eiichi Commission!" by Shibuya Eiichi

by David R. » Oct 17th, '11, 18:58

Thanks for the update.

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Re: HAGI "The Eiichi Commission!" by Shibuya Eiichi

by Drax » Oct 17th, '11, 19:47

Hooray!

Hrm, I think I said that awhile back...

Huzzah!!

There we go.

Seriously though, I can't wait to see what turns up...!

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Re: HAGI "The Eiichi Commission!" by Shibuya Eiichi

by debunix » Oct 17th, '11, 20:46

Do keep us posted on that award too! Great to be able to say we noted his skill before he was so widely recognized!

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Re: HAGI "The Eiichi Commission!" by Shibuya Eiichi

by Buzz Fledderjohn » Oct 20th, '11, 16:14

Interesting developments, Chip. Thanks for keeping us posted.

How much would you give me for that #11 Rock now? :twisted:

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Re: HAGI "The Eiichi Commission!" by Shibuya Eiichi

by Chip » Oct 20th, '11, 16:34

Buzz Fledderjohn wrote:Interesting developments, Chip. Thanks for keeping us posted.

How much would you give me for that #11 Rock now? :twisted:
the godfather wrote:Let me make you an offer you can't refuse ...
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I think of #11 from time to time, take good care of it while it is in your keep!

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Re: HAGI "The Eiichi Commission!" by Shibuya Eiichi

by debunix » Oct 20th, '11, 20:54

Your post inspired me to review some of the original 'Rock' photos in the Rock topic links--surprised to find out how mine 'pops' out from the rest as I look them over again, and not just because it's familiar. Others are tempting, but #19 was just right.

Can wait for this commission mostly because I enjoy tea in my Rock several days a week, and in my Snowdrifts several days a month....

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Re: HAGI "The Eiichi Commission!" by Shibuya Eiichi

by Nenugal » Nov 5th, '11, 12:30

Chip wrote:
The Commission works are in progress and Eiichi feels he will complete them by early November! Sooooo, just a little longer to wait, assuming the kiln gods are favorable to this firing.
Is it early November yet? :mrgreen:

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Re: HAGI "The Eiichi Commission!" by Shibuya Eiichi

by iannon » Nov 5th, '11, 19:51

Nenugal wrote:
Chip wrote:
The Commission works are in progress and Eiichi feels he will complete them by early November! Sooooo, just a little longer to wait, assuming the kiln gods are favorable to this firing.
Is it early November yet? :mrgreen:
I think it IS!

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Re: HAGI "The Eiichi Commission!" by Shibuya Eiichi

by Chip » Nov 5th, '11, 22:21

... define "early" ... I am still calling this "very early November." :mrgreen:

No word on the firing, I have sent an enquiry to Mago ... I have to appear not overly anxious even though I am. 8)

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Re: HAGI "The Eiichi Commission!" by Shibuya Eiichi

by camw » Nov 20th, '11, 08:19

Any word from Mago?

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Re: HAGI "The Eiichi Commission!" by Shibuya Eiichi

by Chip » Nov 20th, '11, 10:54

Not yet ... I will ask again and report back. 8)

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Re: HAGI "The Eiichi Commission!" by Shibuya Eiichi

by Cole » Nov 20th, '11, 23:16

Crossing fingers... :)

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Re: HAGI "The Eiichi Commission!" by Shibuya Eiichi

by bryan293 » Dec 17th, '11, 02:51

any chance we might hear back by christmas?

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