Hi all!!
Has anyone here ever sanded back a (very small) yixing pot chip?
I just picked up a little high fired shui ping (not sure of the clay, very bright red though) whilst on holiday for $10, marked down due to very small chips on the end of the spout, doesn't effect function but not very nice to look at..
I'd post a photo but its currently packed away in my suitcase!
Hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season!
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Re: Sanding yixing?
Happy Holiday! I would suggest keeping the chip. It would be good for memory sakeHannah wrote:Hi all!!
Has anyone here ever sanded back a (very small) yixing pot chip?
I just picked up a little high fired shui ping (not sure of the clay, very bright red though) whilst on holiday for $10, marked down due to very small chips on the end of the spout, doesn't effect function but not very nice to look at..
I'd post a photo but its currently packed away in my suitcase!
Hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season!
Re: Sanding yixing?
FWIW, yes, I've sanded down the openings of a couple pots to make the lids fit better. Just use a high grit paper 800-1600, wet the paper. and take your time.
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Re: Sanding yixing?
I have to Tokoname Kyusu spouts. It was educational as the black reduction fired clay revealed the reddish clay beneath.
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