Pachycaul
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What do you think of the glaze?
Worth trying again?
Thanks!
Sorce
Oh yeah! As in you are on the right road bruddah. Been nice watching your unfolding journey. Thanks for sharing it!
A few more.
What do you think of the glaze?
Worth trying again?
Thanks!
Sorce
Agreed that’s one of my favorites so far !I’d like to buy one of these please. Very Dali : ).
I really like the melty looking one. That is pretty badass.Our man Sorce graciously sent me a couple of his pots.
I can only say "Wow! Nice work."
Even though he has only been working for a very short time as a bonsai potter, his knowledge of bonsai and what how pots interact with trees shines through in his containers' construction and sensitivity. Nice designs, nice clay choices--and both are rectangles... a rarity among new bonsai potters who usually make round pots that look like baking dishes with holes.
The glaze on one Sorce sent along to me is not one of those "HEY LOOK AT ME, I'M SPECIAL" concoctions that some "bonsai" potters favor these days, but is subtle and has some soul.
The pots are actually functional--which small pots often aren't-- attention to detail-drain holes and slots to keep tie down wires out of the way (!). I thought the "snaky" feet on the glazed rectangle were a particularly innovative, creative detail that I haven't seen before.
I have found that all this is NOT a common thing for bonsai potters who haven't actually done bonsai. I've spent time with some potters in person hoping to show them that they can't just do what they want and add drainage holes to it. It's frustrating. Sorce is anything but.
I hope Sorce continues down the road he's on. We need more bonsai potters with a clue about actual bonsai and how they work and with the passion he brings to his effort.
Way to go man!
I love the glaze, it has the natural lichen look. The glaze looks similar to that of a tea pot I bought in Taiwan during our trip to the Asia-Pacific Bonsai Show. I like the bumpy feel of the glaze.A few more.
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Sorce
Asia-Pacific Bonsai Show. I like the bumpy feel of the glaze.
Ah the pot(s) came today, already! Very pleased! Very good quality and that certain undefinable Sorce flair!
I must try my teapot hand...Soon!
That is on of my favorite shapes!
I love the 45degree handle/spout!
Is the base just a stand?
The base is for holding excess water spill. It has a few holes where the teapot sits and a drainage hole at the side near the rim to pour out the water.Wow! Thanks for sharing that!
I must try my teapot hand...Soon!
That is on of my favorite shapes!
I love the 45degree handle/spout!
Is the base just a stand?
Sorce
Another word...
Facebook Closed my Account ...I think cuz my real name isn't Sorce Beats....
Or cuz Of the Alias Michael Ponder account I had for collecting....
If Facebook doesn't fix this...
I'm going Back to MySpace!
Sorce
So when I looked you up...it said I needed to send a friend request. So your starting over? Rediculous if you ask me.
They forcing you to use your given name then?Michael Marchand!
Lol
Pronounced..
(SOR-CEE Beets)
I sent them my drivers license ....
I should have sent them the one I signed "Sorce".
Sorce
Wow! Thanks for sharing that!
I must try my teapot hand...Soon!
That is on of my favorite shapes!
I love the 45degree handle/spout!
Is the base just a stand?
Sorce
Yokode kyusu is based on the design of clay pot used for boiling Chinese herb. I visited a pottery workshop in the historical district of Lukang in Taiwan. They made their own teapots, very elegant; and the displays in the shop are simple, products are shown on wooden boards on top of cinder blocks or self made shelves, nothing pretentious. Here are some teapots and cups from the workshop.The teapot is as described here. not sure where I got the note but I quoted it some time ago -
"Yokode Kyusu are teapots with the handles placed on the side of the pot. Thanks to the design of these pots, it is easy to pour out every last single drop of tea.
Grimmy
The base is for holding excess water spill. It has a few holes where the teapot sits and a drainage hole at the side near the rim to pour out the water.
They forcing you to use your given name then?
Ahhh explains it then for me. For I know several businesses with FB.It is a newer rule. You can however use your known or business name - real name like Wigert's does.
Grimmy
In winter I used to sometimes change over to my nom de ski: Rusty Edges.It is a newer rule. You can however use your known or business name - real name like Wigert's does.
Grimmy
Tentakels unfortunately I will not be there due to a conflict in my schedule. However, this is one show I must see!
Sorce, good stuff there!! Keep up the great work. And yes I would agree that we need more rectangular bonsai ceramics!!