| Raku is created from ceramics that have been coated with glazes containing copper oxides, silver, and cobalt, and then fired. The firing process involves rapid temperature escalation to about 1900 degrees - carefully watching for glaze changes and melt. The pieces are then removed from the kiln while red hot and immediately placed in a container filled with combustible materials and then tightly covered. This creates an oxygen-reduced atmosphere that allows the glazes to work their magic. Where there is no glaze, the clay draws in the carbon created by the smoke and turns it black. Beautiful metallic - reds, yellows, greens, and blues and many combinations are revealed only after the pieces are cooled - and are the true marks of the Raku process. |
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Violin Stoneware, Raku Various RakuSlab Built Approx 8" x 21"
$180 |
 | Tulipiere Stoneware, Raku Raku firedWheel thrown Hand assembled Designed to hold fresh and dried floral arrangements 10" x 12" SOLD |
 | Thai Vessel Stoneware, Raku
RakuWheel Thrown Winner of 2010 John Sommer juried art exhibition
13" h x 10" diameter $160 |
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 | Raku Box Stoneware, Raku
RakuSlab Built 7" h x 9" w x 6" d
$130 |
 | Stacking Boxes Stoneware
Slab Construction Raku fired each box 2"x5"x5" used for dry foods, SOLD |