Ken Kang-Hawaii ceramics

[Charlotte_J]

It sure LOOKS like urushi, at least in the photos.

+1, I also thought it looked like a classic Japanese lacquerware lid until you asked...!

I really like the bamboo-style ornament on the lid handle, as well.

Yes! I thought it was lacquerware also

[bonjiri]

hey john

cheers ken

i've handled ken's lids, the urethane looks like real urushi

i have to chuckle.

keep up the wonderful work ken

learning all time, thanks john for sharing and thanks ken for the recipe

[Ken Kang]

Some new things for my upcoming Chanoyu show.

Aloha, Ken

[Ken Kang]

More Chadogu

[JBaymore]

That last grouping is stunning, Ken.

best,

..............john

[Ken Kang]

That last grouping is stunning, Ken.

best,

..............john

Thanks, John
All I need is a few chawans that look like yours.
Ken

[bonjiri]

hey ken !

happy new years !

2nd firing was much better. gotta add that second burner as you suggested... venturi or air assist ?

many thanks !
cory

[bleu]

Hi Ken,

I saw one of your shino teabowls at the Downtown Art Center. Would you be willing to share the recipe? It had small somewhat uniform crawling/healed pinholing. I used to have a similar recipe but it was in my mother's attic and might have gotten thrown out along with my pottery collection when she reroofed.

Thanks,
Brian Leu

[bleu]

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[RadiantRover]

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Try a mix of high-iron clay and a glaze containing lithium carbonate or magnesium carbonate. These ingredients often contribute to that kind of surface texture. Also, consider adjusting your firing schedule to enhance the crawling effect.

[bleu]

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Try a mix of high-iron clay and a glaze containing lithium carbonate or magnesium carbonate. These ingredients often contribute to that kind of surface texture. Also, consider adjusting your firing schedule to enhance the crawling effect.

Thanks! I'll let you know the results.