ID Stamp Guard

ID Stamp Guard

文章日期：11/07/2009 08:07 pm

We spotted this little gadget which I think it is useful for me and you....
yeap.. it is the ID Guard Stamp, instead shredding away all your mail envelope to you to protect your identity, you can actually use this to mask your personal data on junk mail before you throw it away :)
you can actually check all the benefits on this link http://www.idguardstamp.com/idguardstamp/index.html
Helps protect you from identity theft.

Ideal for use on junk mail.

Use on pre-approved credit card offers, credit card check offers, financial statements, anything that has information on it that you want to keep private.

Three sizes for your convenience.

More environmentally friendly than a paper shredder.
http://bungu.plus.co.jp/sta/english/dealer/pdf/PLUS_Flyer_IDGS_B2.pdf
SO... we bought this little guy... and there are various colout for you to choose too..

and it even comes with a cover too :P

Fassler Gourmet Pte Ltd - SG, 3rd Sept 2009

Fassler Gourmet Pte Ltd - SG, 3rd Sept 2009

文章日期：09/03/2009 03:46 pm

It has been quite a while since my last blog...
Recently, a good friend of mine has given me a tips on where to get good salmon at direct wholesale price from factory...
He gave me the address, far north of Singapore.... situated at this place 46 Woodland Terrace..
when we reach there, (and since it is our first time),you will need to put on a winter jacket, as you need to walk into the cold room to do your selection...
when we went in, and to our surprise, there were tonnes of choices to choose from... salmon, tuna, unagi, dory, scallop, crap meat, seafood soup and many many more.... too bad we did not bring our camera along to capture all this shots.. but you can catch it on this website http://www.fassler.info/photo_gallery.htm
now.. i think everyone will want to know what is our catch today...
here u go...
our first catch.. Dory Fillet (5 pcs), 1.144kg, $10.87 ...

Abalone Slice, $6.00

Salmon Burgers (2 pcs), 200g, $2.20

Tuna Burgers (2 pcs), 200g, $ 2.20

Tuna Tataki, $8.77

Smoked Salmon with Fresh Herbs, 200g, $9.90

Now the great part... the soup, there are around 10 different varieties of soup.. i gues...
but here we only catch four.. you dont get to see this in super market... so we grab this when we see this.. per packet is good for 3 pax.. and price is quite reasonable

first, Tomato Cream Soup, $3.00

2nd, Clam Chowder, $3.00

Italian Minestrone Soup, $3.00

Lobster Cream Soup, $5.00

and our total catch for today is $55.74...

here is the place if you want to patronise this place

My Bowl Collection #2 - Tibetan Monk Drinking Jade cup

My Bowl Collection #2 - Tibetan Monk Drinking Jade cup

文章日期：11/26/2009 04:43 pm

I have this piece since before my Yurikinsai bowl collection.
This drinking bowl was actually a drinking cup used by Tibetan monk in Tibet
It is carved from Serpentine Jade..
I really dont know which year is it belong to... but this is one hell of a precious piece that I have so far...

before I end this.. i have also custom build a Acrylic display box to display all my bowl...
here is how I arrange it :)

My Bowl Collection #1 - Japanese Yurikinsai technique Bowl

My Bowl Collection #1 - Japanese Yurikinsai technique Bowl

文章日期：11/26/2009 04:39 pm

Here are some of my collection that I have kept in my closet since 2008.. the passion on this new hobby started when I pound onto one Japanese article on "Yurikinsai" technique bowl.. and to my surprise, the number of master that can product this art are less then 10... I find it very unique and rare, so collecting them is my next move...
So.. what is "Yurikinsai"?
Yurikinsai "釉裏金彩"is a technique that involve a low temperature glaze of the same colour as the high-fired glaze is applied to the surface of the vessel and fired on in a further firing. Gold leaf is then applied and covered with another layer of glaze so that it is effectively sandwiched between two layers of glaze. Although this adds to the durability of the gold decoration, it is a highly specialized technique that requires much care to ensure that the gold leaf doesn't roll up or melt into the glaze during firing.
All the collection that you see below are from master Akihiro Furugaki - he is one master that mastered this technique himself and not by sucsession.. and with his unique technique, he really has inspired the whole ceramics field..
Frist Collection:
"Yaezakura" (12/2008) - limited edition.
During the month of April, There are numerous variations on the Japanese cherry blossom, all possessing their own unique beauty. For example, most of the wild trees are known for having 5 petals, but there are some that can reach up to 100 – these are called "Yaezakura".
Because a tree’s blooming period is so short, the Japanese have given a name to the act of blossom-viewing: hanami. After the flowers on the Japanese cherry blossom begin to peak out, it will reach full bloom within a week. After another week, most of the flowers will have fallen to the ground.

2nd Collection
"Flower of the Seasons" - (04/2008) - Limited Edition

3rd Collection:
"Whispering Spring" (04/2008) - Limited edition

4th Collection:
"Natsu Chawan - Yake" (08/2009) - limited edition
This matcha bowl is designed especially to enjoy matcha in the summer season. In order to create the cool atmosphere, this bowl is designed more flatly than a usual matcha bowl. Therefore, though designs are usually on the side of a typical matcha bowl, Mr. Furugaki has created designs on the inside of this matcha bowl. It is one of the special features of this item.
This special bowl features Bamboo, which symbolizes congratulations and best wishes. In Japan , bamboo symbolizes patience as bamboo is so flexible, and feel integrity. The drawing pattern cools your mind in summer too.

5th Collection:
"Natsu Chawan - Ajisai" (08/2009) - limited edition
This matcha bowl is also another design especially for the summer season.
This special bowl features Hydrangea, a beautiful summer flower which symbolizes the welfare and prosperity of family because hydrangea bears many blossoms.

My Antique Die-Cast Collection

My Antique Die Cast Collection

文章日期：07/28/2009 08:02 am

Recently I have seen some interesting stuff while doing my window shopping...
I saw this nice miniature die-cast sharpener, with Antique finished.. it is very obviously no one will buy them to use it,,, and further more it is display in antique shop instead of bookshop or shop that sell stationary....
this is the Grandfather clock that I bought, the details are really not bad, it doesnt tell time, but it does has moving pendulum (u have to shake it for sure).......

Next the Electric fan, it capture all the details of a antique fans, nice finished... and u can even turn it blades too

this is another one that i bought, a Sewing machine, it doesnt sew, but it is nice to have it

this antique phone has all the major details in it, you can even lift up it hand set too

You usually see this is the old movies, but this is in a miniature form

This is one of my favourite, the Old Cash Register machine, it also comes with a removable drawer too

This Old Bells actually does ringing.. it will ring with tingling sound and not the Big Ben Bell...

This old typewriter has some good major details in there.. except for the keyboard

here is the classic charcoal iron... you can also lift the cover too and imagine that you are using it too

and my last collection will be this Old Jackpot machine, the only things they cant do is ... (it cant dispense money for you).. hahaha

Will all the collection I bought, I will need to find some place for them...
I have customise this box just to house them, and display it beside my old clock .....

Hope you like my collection.