Raku fired pottery

Raku is a unique method of glazing and firing ceramic pottery and sculptures to create 'happy accidents' of vivid colors and design patterns

One of the things I love about Raku is how fast you can do a firing. You can do several Raku firings in one day so it’s important

After reading Ang's design blog about Obvara firing I wondered what it was. Ang has a video on her blog about Obvara firing. After researching all about Obvara I wished I had my raku kiln here with me. You know I'd be trying it right away. Working with clay is fun. Even with all the mistakes and failures it's the fun and the experimentation that keeps me sticking with clay. The yarn bell above was made by Cathi Newlin and is available on Etsy. I researched on the net and learned Obvara…

The Buddhabuilder – The word 'raku' means 'happiness in the accident.' I have also seen an interpretation that says it is derived from the Kanji character meaning 'enjoyment' or 'ease'. Originally created for the Korean tea ceremony, this technique was subsequently found by ceramic adherents in the sixteenth century in Japan, where the great masters such as Sen no Rikyu were able to give full scope to the art based on a particular process: the fast removal of the piece from the furnace and…

Pottery Making Info on Instagram: "From @helenrondell Managed to fit in a Raku firing between the rain showers. This is a close up of the glaze being removed from the pebble pattern after the firing. Sorry for the shaky camera work, tricky to do one handed. #nakedraku #potterymaking #pottery #ceramics #art #craft #handmade #potteryvideos #potteryvideo #raku #pottersofinstagram #instapottery"

June Ridgway