Raku firing

Using The Raku Method Raku firing is a low-temperature firing method. The pottery is removed from the kiln while the pots are hot and the glaze is still mol

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

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…

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Another Raku lesson learned. This is an unusual, but interesting lot! What happened was… These were in my last Raku firing of the day. A friend was visiting and while we were chatting the gas bottle was running low, so I switched the burner off, to continue our chat. The kiln had reached approx 600°C at that point. After she left I changed the bottle and fired the kiln back up. At that point it had cooled down quite a bit and while heating it up to the usual 950°C the glaze started to cra...

Kiya Nicole on Instagram: "I always walk away from a raku firing smelling WILD but it’s worth it . . . #raku #rakufiring #pottery #ceramics #ceramicprocess #artistlife #fineart #finecraft #rootandrocks #mainline #chestercountyartist #phillyartist"

True Japanese Raku refers to pottery made by a specific family in Japan for pottery that is specifically made for the Japanese Tea Ceremony. This article will discuss Western-style Raku, developed by Paul Soldner in the 1960s. First you...

There's lots of variables in raku firing, and temperature is one of them. So what is the best raku firing temperature? Read on to find out...

Natalya Sevastyanova on Instagram: "Enjoy your weekend 🌄 Next Sunday I will be doing raku horse hair firing at @still_life_studios in Santa Monica. We still have two spots available. If you would like to join us please sign up today and get ready to throw sugar and burn feathers/horse hair. I will post an easy link in my stories otherwise sing up through @still_life_studios website under classes section. Hope to Raku together soon"