Raku pottery

by Kim Ceramik

Raku ceramics gained fame in Japan then spread across the world. ‘Raku’ means “happiness in the accident” due to its unque unpredicatbility.

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Raku pottery is a bit of a law unto itself. Here are important differences about how to glaze raku pottery that will help you produce beautiful raku ware.

This article will review some Raku glaze formulas and the instruments needed for the technique. Lets make some beautiful pottery.

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Make your own Raku Kiln at home.

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

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Raku pottery has its roots in the production of bowls for 16th century Japanese tea ceremonies. Hand-molded clay was fired quickly to low temperatures, removed from the kiln while hot and cooled quickly in open air or water. The modern variations of Raku technique dispense with the lead glazes and have been extended in many ways. While preserving the low-temperature firing (approximately 1700 degrees Fahrenheit (925 degrees Celsius), and the quick cooling, many variations and enhancements…

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The white crackle Raku firing process involves painting a clear glaze on a bisqued ceramic form and placing the individual pot in an outdoor propane kiln for firing. Once the kiln temperature reaches 1850 degrees and the glaze matures the pot is removed hot from the kiln and allowed to cool rapidly causing surface cracks in the glaze surface. The pot is then placed in a lidded container with wood chips and paper for smoking. The smoke is absorbed by the pot in the low oxygen atmosphere…