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What’s so special about Raku Pottery?
Raku firing is an ancient Japanese technique that has been used for hundreds of years. In Japanese, the word Raku means “pleasure” or “enjoyment.” It’s meant to be admired for it’s sheer beauty and raw elegance. It’s been used by Japanese artists since the 1600’s.
The process of firing Raku pottery is so much different than regular kiln fired pottery. Regular pottery pieces are cooled gradually after the kiln has finished firing. Raku pots are taken from a kiln while they are still glowing red hot (with special tools) and are placed into various materials that are sure to catch fire on impact with the glowing pot. The various materials used include: sawdust, newspaper, horse hair, straw, and more. Once the pot is plunged into this combustible material, it is immediately covered to starve the pot of oxygen. Once this happens, the glaze on the pot is given an incredible and one of a kind look. Now, we can use glaze oxides that create a metallic and shiny look to our pots.
Raku pottery is not food safe; it doesn’t reach a hot enough temperature to become food safe. True to it’s name, it’s meant to be merely enjoyed. #potter #pottery #clay #clayart #ceramics #raku
Raku firing is an ancient Japanese technique that has been used for hundreds of years. In Japanese, the word Raku means “pleasure” or “enjoyment.” It’s meant to be admired for it’s sheer beauty and raw elegance. It’s been used by Japanese artists since the 1600’s.
The process of firing Raku pottery is so much different than regular kiln fired pottery. Regular pottery pieces are cooled gradually after the kiln has finished firing. Raku pots are taken from a kiln while they are still glowing red hot (with special tools) and are placed into various materials that are sure to catch fire on impact with the glowing pot. The various materials used include: sawdust, newspaper, horse hair, straw, and more. Once the pot is plunged into this combustible material, it is immediately covered to starve the pot of oxygen. Once this happens, the glaze on the pot is given an incredible and one of a kind look. Now, we can use glaze oxides that create a metallic and shiny look to our pots.
Raku pottery is not food safe; it doesn’t reach a hot enough temperature to become food safe. True to it’s name, it’s meant to be merely enjoyed. #potter #pottery #clay #clayart #ceramics #raku
Dipping glaze to brushing glaze for less than $3! Mix and sieve your dry glaze but don’t add all the water. Then add your SUGAR FREE maple syrup to the glaze. First ingredient of artificial maple syrup is water and the second is CMC gum. Yes you can buy cmc gum from pottery supply stores, but this is a quick fix. This glaze doesn’t brush well at all without this additive. It’s seafoam from standards ceramics on their 710 clay. #art #ceramic #ceramicart #ceramicartist #pottery #maker #make
