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Omono
Hi everyone, I just received my Pitoon pot yesterday and all I can say is wow. I'm really impressed with the packaging - it was bomb-proof. I wish more potters would double box and use proper packing material. I've been lucky over the years that I've only received a few damaged pots in the mail, but I'm constantly horrified at the packing jobs. I can tell Pitoon cares about his pots considering how carefully they're wrapped.
Now I suppose I could just post pictures of the pot and say how awesome it is, but Pitoon already took better pictures than I can in the sale thread. What's impressive to me was the experience of unboxing the pot. I knew it came with a box, but unwrapping it and sliding open the door to find a maroon stamped cloth tied around the pot was over the top.
Again, I really like that the pot was padded inside the box to keep it from shifting around in transit. And unwrapped.
Look at that meticulous glazing around the bottom!
No drips, runs, or sloppy application. The glaze line is crisp around the feet - again really nice attention to detail, which is extra challenging with such a small pot.
I especially love this pot because I think it will take on a really unique patina with use. All the little pinholes will collect "stuff" and add to the pot's character over time. I'm not positive what I'm going to plant in it, but for now I'll probably seed some corsican mint in it. It looks so nice in its box, but I think it deserves to be used.
It's really difficult to believe that this is Pitoon's FIRST firing. It's mind-blowing actually. Having tried my hand at making pots, I understand how difficult it can be. Given the fact that this pot is so small, I'm even more impressed with the attention to detail. The box, the cloth, all of it. Yes, the pot was expensive by mame pot standards. BUT, I think it's worth it considering the care and craftsmanship that goes into each little pot. Personally, I think it's an honor to own pots from any potter's first firing.
@Pitoon I hope my little write up did your pot justice. My pictures were a little hasty since I was losing daylight, but I didn't want to wait to open it. I really hope you keep slinging clay. You've set the bar high right out of the gate, so I can't wait to see what you do in future firings. This won't be the last pot I pick up from you, that's for sure. Cheers!
Now I suppose I could just post pictures of the pot and say how awesome it is, but Pitoon already took better pictures than I can in the sale thread. What's impressive to me was the experience of unboxing the pot. I knew it came with a box, but unwrapping it and sliding open the door to find a maroon stamped cloth tied around the pot was over the top.
Again, I really like that the pot was padded inside the box to keep it from shifting around in transit. And unwrapped.
Look at that meticulous glazing around the bottom!
No drips, runs, or sloppy application. The glaze line is crisp around the feet - again really nice attention to detail, which is extra challenging with such a small pot. I especially love this pot because I think it will take on a really unique patina with use. All the little pinholes will collect "stuff" and add to the pot's character over time. I'm not positive what I'm going to plant in it, but for now I'll probably seed some corsican mint in it. It looks so nice in its box, but I think it deserves to be used.
It's really difficult to believe that this is Pitoon's FIRST firing. It's mind-blowing actually. Having tried my hand at making pots, I understand how difficult it can be. Given the fact that this pot is so small, I'm even more impressed with the attention to detail. The box, the cloth, all of it. Yes, the pot was expensive by mame pot standards. BUT, I think it's worth it considering the care and craftsmanship that goes into each little pot. Personally, I think it's an honor to own pots from any potter's first firing.
@Pitoon I hope my little write up did your pot justice. My pictures were a little hasty since I was losing daylight, but I didn't want to wait to open it. I really hope you keep slinging clay. You've set the bar high right out of the gate, so I can't wait to see what you do in future firings. This won't be the last pot I pick up from you, that's for sure. Cheers!
)!! A little age on the surface of that cool glaze will take it to another level... well done.
