April 25, 2024
Raku Bowl Wheel Thrown- Copper Flashing
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Raku Bowl Raku is an ancient ceramic technique that originated in Japan. The unusual firing method involves opening the kiln at very high temperatures, and removing the red hot pieces with tongs. the pieces are immediately placed into a metal container filled with combustible materials, such as newspaper or wood shavings. More combustibles are throw on top, and an air tight lid is put in place as quickly as possible. During the second firing the combustible materials ignite, chemically interaction with the glazes and the clay itself. The fire in the container burns all available oxygen in the clay with carbon, referred to as a reduction atmosp This chemical exchange give Raku pieces their characteristic black interior and trim wher glaze has not been applied. The temperature, reduction chamber atmosp, mass of the piece, and glaze variables make Raku firing a process of intrigue, As the chamber atmosp moves around the piece giving it its won one of a kind signature is truly what makes Raku firing exciting, each piece one at a time. The Raku process can manipulate a single glaze in a multitude of colorful outcomes making each piece truly unique. 1. Raku is NOT FOOD SAFE! 2. Raku is NOT WATER TIGHT! 3. Raku is FRAGILE! The metallic luster glazes we use contain carbonates, oxides, and nitrates that will leach out if in contact with
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