The black glaze, when properly mixed, can create more beautiful patterns on Jian ware.
With these things prepared, Gu Xuan started his live stream.
Hello, Brother Xuan.
"Brother Xuan is making porcelain today."
Keen-eyed people have already spotted the familiar spots and the porcelain clay on the ground.
"Today we're still making porcelain, but today we're making a new type of porcelain teacup, which has another name: Jianzhan."
This time, Gu Xuan didn't hide anything and told him directly.
The mention of Jianzhan (a type of ware) caused an instant sensation.
The entire live stream room erupted in excitement.
'Did I hear that right? Jian ware?'
'Wow, this stuff seems really expensive.'
'I see they're not expensive when sold online.'
'I saw it too.'
What you see is all made using modern technology; it has absolutely no soul.
'Indeed, it always seems to be missing something.'
"There are still some that are quite expensive. I saw one done by a master craftsman; it cost around 500,000."
'I've seen prices ranging from a few hundred to over ten thousand.'
Gu Xuan also explained.
"Jian ware has very high requirements for the formula of materials and glazes, and the finished products are different, so the price difference is large. In addition, many kilns use electricity or gas to fire, which makes the firing process lack the spirit."
"Brother Xuan is right, electricity and gas are very cheap."
That's right.
'It seems Brother Xuan is using the traditional method again this time.'
Gu Xuan answered with a smile.
"This time it is indeed fired using the traditional method, and the kiln is not the same as before."
'What's the meaning. '
The name is clear.
Gu Xuan controlled the drone to fly towards the porcelain kiln.
The 50-meter-long Jian kiln was fully displayed.
"This is Jian Kiln, a new kiln site."
"Brother Xuan is amazing; he built a new kiln just to fire Jian ware."
'sharp. '
'admire. '
"This Jian kiln specializes in firing Jian ware. In addition to the kiln itself, the glaze here is also specially formulated and is a unique secret recipe."
This immediately piqued the interest of the fans.
'Brother Xuan, let me show you the recipe.'
What are you thinking about upstairs?
"Showing off the recipe? You're overthinking it. This is a secret recipe; do you think you can just show it off like that?"
That's right.
These words immediately silenced the people upstairs.
Gu Xuan also explained.
"This recipe is an ancient one and cannot be shown to the public."
He only said one simple sentence.
Fans also expressed their understanding.
Gu Xuan continued.
"Now we will begin making the porcelain blanks for the teacups."
"This is the porcelain clay we prepared."
"Brother Xuan, I think this porcelain clay is different from the previous one."
'Different colors.'
Seeing these comments, Gu Xuan explained.
"That's right. The clay used for Jian ware has a higher iron content, so its color is different and quite different from other clays."
Let's continue.
"The firing process is similar, only the temperature and time may differ. We first make the porcelain blank, and the preceding steps are similar. We have already prepared the porcelain clay here, so we start directly from refining the clay."
After saying that, Gu Xuan began making it.
Actually, there's no difference between this production and previous ones.
After that, it's time to throw the potter's wheel.
Since it's for making teacups, the throwing process is relatively simple.
Gu Xuan made several hundred porcelain blanks in just one morning.
After completing these steps, it becomes a biscuit roast.
Gu Xuan said to his fans in the live stream.
"Next up is the vegetarian roast."
Prepare and explain simultaneously.
"For bisque firing, the temperature must be well controlled. It cannot be fired through all at once. Once a certain temperature is reached, the firing must be stopped. Of course, this temperature must be kept secret for the time being. The temperature of bisque firing is also closely related to the final appearance of the finished product."
The fans wanted to ask more questions.
But after Gu Xuan said that, no one asked any more questions.
Of course, there are also many people making teacups in the live streaming room.
These people had already entered when Gu Xuan was making teacups.
Of course, they didn't give up.
The host will give you a brief hint.
"Yes, it's just a temperature, it's alright."
Some people who didn't understand the situation also chimed in.
I don't think it matters.
I think so too.
Gu Xuan explained directly.
"The temperature has a great deal to do with the glaze formation, but I can't say for sure, and you don't need to waste your time."
That's quite clear.
It's about telling them that you know who they are.
After saying this, these people stopped arguing.
Gu Xuan put hundreds of items into it and burned them directly.
Seal the kiln opening.
The process begins with burning pine and cypress wood.
The firing process begins, and the temperature gradually increases.
Gu Xuan was also constantly testing the temperature.
Of course, the temperature will not be displayed.
These people wanted to see, but they didn't see anything at all.
In an office.
A middle-aged man with a large belly was watching Gu Xuan's live stream on his phone.
There were two other people with him.
One of them was an elderly man.
Judging from their ages, one is around seventy years old, and the other is a middle-aged person, probably in his forties.
They are also a kiln factory that makes Jianzhan (a type of Chinese ware).
They are very strong.
They also have their own recipes.
They paid close attention to Gu Xuan after learning that it was making Jianzhan teacups.
The pot-bellied man is the boss.
The boss frowned.
"This kid is too cautious; he's probably trying to learn something from me."
The old man beside him said.
“He’s right, the temperature inside the kiln is crucial, and he certainly won’t demonstrate that.”
"Then can we buy his technology?"
"That depends on whether they're willing to give it to us."
"Let's find a way to sneak a peek."
"What's the use of that? He might steal the temperature, but what about the formula for the black glaze? That's not something you can just steal, and he probably memorized it."
The middle-aged man also said.
"Why don't we think of another way to get it out of them?"
"That's unrealistic. You can't get that kind of information out of people. Besides, you can't even see them if you want to."
The boss still wouldn't give up.
There is no other way.
The old man shook his head.
"No."
The group was quite helpless.
Gu Xuan is still continuing the firing process.
The temperature rose soon after.
The temperature was quickly reached a suitable level. Gu Xuan tested the temperature and stopped the flames once it was deemed appropriate.
Prepare or let it cool down?
The kiln must not be opened during the cooling period; it must be allowed to cool down naturally.
During the cool-down period, Gu Xuan chatted with his fans.
How long will Brother Xuan have to wait?
'Yes, I'd love to see what it's like.'
"The person upstairs is overthinking it. It's bisque-baked now, not fully formed."
Gu Xuan also explained.
"It's just bisque firing now; it still needs to be glazed."
About an hour later.
The temperature inside the kiln also dropped.
Cooling complete.
Gu Xuan tested it.
"Alright, cooling is complete."
After the bisque firing is complete, remove it from the oven, and then proceed with glazing.
The glaze was already prepared.
Begin glazing the cooled teacups.
After glazing, place it in a sagger.
Then, one by one, the dragon kilns were filled.
The glazing process was quite fast; it didn't take long for all the teacups to be glazed.
It was placed in the dragon kiln.
"Alright, seal the kiln and begin firing."
After saying that, he began to seal the kiln.
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