Raku is an ancient Japanese atmospheric firing technique that involves rapid heating followed by very careful removal of the pots from the kiln when they are red hot and placement into individual metal buckets with a variety of combustible materials. Once closed the buckets are deprived of oxygen, forcing the final stages of the firing into reduction – a process that yields incredible surface design results including metallic flashes, “crackle” effects in the glazes, and carbon markings on exposed clay.
This piece features a metallic “oil slick” glaze surface with sections of raw clay (approx": 10cm h)
As a low fire technique, raku pots are intended to be enjoyed as works of art and decorative pieces. They are not intended for food or drink as the clay is not fully vitrified and therefore not food safe and may not be watertight.
Raku is an ancient Japanese atmospheric firing technique that involves rapid heating followed by very careful removal of the pots from the kiln when they are red hot and placement into individual metal buckets with a variety of combustible materials. Once closed the buckets are deprived of oxygen, forcing the final stages of the firing into reduction – a process that yields incredible surface design results including metallic flashes, “crackle” effects in the glazes, and carbon markings on exposed clay.
This piece features a metallic “oil slick” glaze surface with sections of raw clay (approx": 10cm h)
As a low fire technique, raku pots are intended to be enjoyed as works of art and decorative pieces. They are not intended for food or drink as the clay is not fully vitrified and therefore not food safe and may not be watertight.
