Moments Of The Cup In Making
Monday, September 07, 2020
Despite the excessive heat, Potters extract clay soil with a vision of a company enjoying a cup of hot beverages. The clay soil is very dense than any type of soil. After the mining, water is added to enable the moulding which is carried out on the spinning wheel. The shape of the cup is inspired by the melodies and harmonies Potters sing while swimming in the passion for their art. If there is a mistake, they break the mould and start re- moulding again.
Once the cup mould is perfect, delicate and vulnerable, there is fierce fire that has been burning constantly at 1, 000 Degrees Celsius for days waiting to host the cup mould for 48 hours. Even though passion and ambition fuelled the creation of the cup mould, the process of heating the cup cannot be avoided. It is the most crucial part of the process because it solidifies the particles of the cup mould. Finally the cup is taken out and let to cool, painted beautifully and engraved a beautiful message that soothes the soul; “Good morning Courageous Soldier.”
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