Raku technique

Raku firing is an ancient Japanese ceramics technique that has been used for many centuries to create a very unique finish to wares. The Raku technique dates back to the 16th century, traditionally crafted by hand and not thrown on a potter's wheel. We explain more in this article. #rakufiring #pottery

Learn the naked raku technique from experts Charlie and Linda Riggs. The slip-resist or naked raku process yields amazing and unique results! Check it out!

Using The Raku Method Raku firing is a low-temperature firing method. The pottery is removed from the kiln while the pots are hot and the glaze is still mol

Raku Process. My FAVORITE way to fire pottery.

Kurinuki translates in Japanese ‘to hollow’ and is a traditional technique to make pottery from carving away from a single block of clay. Hollowing out clay in this way is a slow and meditative process that produces truly unique one-of-a-kind ceramics that can never be repeated.

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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Without risking oversimplifying the matter, I think I can safely say that one of the many appealing aspects of raku pottery is its accessibility, especially in terms of equipment. A raku firing need only achieve 1000°C, which is at the low end of the potter's temperature scale, and easily achieved in a homemade kiln fueled, for instance, by a propane bottle. The raku kiln pictured here...

DIY Raku Kiln: How to make a DIY Raku Kiln. Follow this simple 8 step process to make your own DIY Raku Kiln.