Japanese Raku Pottery – Raku Ware Past and Present
For a long time, Japanese raku pottery remained a mystery to me. I like to make raku pottery, and I was aware that the techniques …
For a long time, Japanese raku pottery remained a mystery to me. I like to make raku pottery, and I was aware that the techniques …
Raku firing pottery is often described as a low fire fast method of glazing or finishing your pottery. But if you are thinking of firing …
Raku pottery can look lovely. However, it is porous and fragile. The question of whether raku be waterproof has been debated for a long time. …
Since I started using my DIY raku kiln, I have picked up some tips on the raku firing process. It took me a few tries …
This article is a step-by-step guide on how to make a raku kiln. I had made raku pottery in workshops and under the guidance of …
Raku firing is quite different from regular firing in a gas or electric kiln. If you are new to raku, this may have left you …
When I started looking into raku firing, I was keen to avoid my pottery cracking as it cooled. I knew that it was common for …
There are two occasions when you might want to clean raku pottery. If you have made or bought a piece of raku you might want …
One of the things I love about pottery and ceramics is that they are very elemental. With its dramatic mix of earth, fire, air and …