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Mingyu Du

Mingyu Du

Studio harvest – a beautiful yield⁠
Large pots glazed to perfection...⁠
Time to enjoy the results of my passion

Each shape lives in my mind for a long long time⁠
Finally born – created with my hands...⁠
Deep satisfaction overwhelming my heart

Daily wheel therapy⁠
A new shape in mind, unknown path ahead...⁠
Until the wheel turns, clay responds, and magic unfolds

Glazing large pots – a journey⁠
Months of trials, errors, and persistence...⁠
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Ready to meet you.

Slowly getting the pots ready for my solo exhibition in Cambridge University @bb_creativeworkshops ⁠
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Feeling more relaxed now after an intense period of making.

Pick a stem of maple from the garden and arrange it in the wall vase.

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Wall vase making mystery⁠
Two round parts + long band = obvious...⁠
But hidden inside? Short clay pillars – secret revealed!

Group photo before they left the studio. ⁠

Untwine a Morning Glory from our fig tree in the garden. To welcome a special guest to my studio. ⁠

Composite pots led to a surprise⁠
Falling for the bowl elements...⁠
Now a dedicated batch – each shape is a joy to create

I read this recently: ⁠
No matter how great the artwork is, the artist only gives half of its life. The user completes the other half, making it perfect over time. ⁠
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Could't agree more.

My signature glazes⁠
Mist White softness ⁠
Moon White serenity⁠
Starry Night magic⁠
Together, pure bliss! ⁠
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PS Can't belive I already sent those many pots to @kettlesyardshop

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Feeling fulfilled with every piece⁠
Pours and cups that began as dreams...⁠
Now tangible – my heart swells seeing them take shape ⁠

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Glazing mystery continues...⁠
Same glaze gravity, same dipping time...⁠
Yet, this batch yields a LIGHTER shade - More tests needed! ⁠
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Maybe I talked too much about the making side? And forgot to mention that a new batch of these pours are now avaib

Glazing struggles are REAL⁠
My white glazes are extra picky – timing is everything!⁠
This long neck vase needed quick dip, however got long soak to just fill the inside.. resulting in THICK unexpected glaze⁠
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However still looks nice!

First glaze on new pots⁠
Minor touch-ups needed, but LOVING the result!⁠
What do you think with this new buddy?