{"id":13943,"date":"2024-11-01T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-01T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/?p=13943"},"modified":"2024-11-01T08:10:17","modified_gmt":"2024-11-01T12:10:17","slug":"pen-porn-delft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/pen-porn-delft\/","title":{"rendered":"Pen Porn: SPS Delft Cats"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Disclaimer: I take no responsibility for pen envy or impulse purchases resulting from viewing this post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Per usual, you can click on the images to view them larger. I do my best to provide you with high-quality pen porn. \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As with my other two pens by Yulia Glas<\/a>, this was not a commission. But, somehow, she was able to create a pen that seems like it’s made specifically for me. And I snagged it within seconds of it posting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To start, I’ve wanted a pen to represent my Dutch heritage for a while. While my family wasn’t from Delft, Delft Blue is certainly a famous Dutch export.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then, she included four cats \u2014 Jim and I have four cats. And she even managed to paint personalities that match my kitties’ personalities. It’s amazing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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About Delft Blue<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before I jump into the pen porn, I want to provide a really quick overview of Delft Blue for those who are unfamiliar with it. Per Delft’s website:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Delft Blue (Delfts Blauw) originated in the late 16th century as a cheaper alternative to the blue-and-white porcelain that was imported from China. These world-renowned ceramics have been produced in Delft since the 17th century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ceramics soon became hugely popular, particularly between 1650 and 1750 when Delft had no fewer than 33 ceramics factories. Today, there are still several factories that follow the authentic process for creating earthenware, but Royal Delft<\/a> is the only one that goes back to this heyday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discover Delft Blue<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Royal Delft has a great page on the way they create Delft Blue<\/a>, and I borrowed two of their photos to show some traditional work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Click on a photo to visit the Royal Delft product page and see the image larger.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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360\u00b0 Views<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Per usual, let’s start out with the 360\u00b0 views. Again, you get both a video and photo layout. You should also check out SPS’ video<\/a> of this pen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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