Demonstration of a round Yixing teapot,Junya using traditional tools and slab techniques. Watch the amazing transformation from thin paddled slabs into a perfectly symmetrical round form. Learn the secrets behind this process and its vast array of tools. Every step is explained and demonstrated in detail, illustrating the importance of craftsmanship and precision. The roots of this ancient technique date back 1000 years to the Song Dynasty. Since that time Yixing has been renowned for the elegance and function of its small teapots (Click here for detail of the demo)
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Demonstration of slab built figure sculpture by Xiaoping
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