Jianshui Pottery -- Teapot making explained by a pro

Interview with Jianshui ceramist Gu Xing You who explains the process of teapot making and shows us around. You can see his workshop and a clay factory, as well as many steps of the teapot making process.
You can find Gu Xing You's teaware on our website: www.farmer-lea...

[@AhimSaah]

Thanks for the subtitles, they are pretty handy! :D

[@farmerleaf61]

you're welcome！

[@hugo.8626]

just amazing how much effort and love it's given. pure art.

[@colewiebe]

Beautiful craftmanship. I'm now looking for just the right Jianshui pot to add to my collection.

[@reedshandmadeincense]

They have a nice workshop. Thanks for sharing the video.

[@reinhardkraue7325]

very good Report of thia Pottery. The Teaware on your website very nice!!

[@scottsoshin]

Thank you for this very educational insight into the art of creating a gongfu tea pot! Amazing work....

[@joetexas1546]

Excellent video William! Now I iknow why i like my Chinese clay pots and Gaiwans so much.

[@johnwgula8727]

very interesting video, most educational

[@kumakuroneko]

So much knowledge about clay, it's fascinating.

[@marciohenriquepierobonmart9052]

What kind of tea is indicated to brew in a jianshui clay teapot?

[@taephy6742]

Well done!

[@florebourjade7574]

Superbe !!! Ça me donne envie de retourner a jianshui!

[@ZacharyBraun]

Any footage of them polishing them? I'm especially curious about how they polish the painted ones without damaging the designs.

[@farmerleaf61]

Interesting, I haven't seen the polishing step, surely something to do on the next visit. The color you see on the final teapot is not paint, the painting is only a guide for the carver. The carved parts are filled with colored clay, that means you have a much thicker layer of color than if it was paint, and polishing should not affect the shape of the decorations visibly.

[@delamoratenor5871]

Are you going to sell any on your website anytime soon? :D

[@farmerleaf61]

we are selling some of mr Gu's teapots on the website now.

[@brennanforrest7472]

so cool

[@macronchampion]

Thank very nice

[@gomertube]

What was that bit about the Japanese and biological weapons???

[@farmerleaf61]

I have no idea of what he was referring to, but that's what he said.

[@totoys1573]

Its a good thing i dont see any cats or dogs around the clay processing area…

[@MirzaInkiad]

Great video