American raku pottery dates to 1960 when a famous ceramic artist named paul soldner discovered the exciting results possible when a pot was placed in combustible materials when removed from the kiln.
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It differentiates from japanese raku in that it focuses primarily on this post firing reduction.
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Roberts is acknowledged as responsible for the introduction and promotion of modern large scale raku in europe.
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Ceramic artist for years tom radca s pottery designs have been treasured for their marvelous depth of color and lusterous highlights.
An extra step is added to the method to create the stunning golden orange colour of my work.
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How to select raku clays glazes kilns and combustibles a perfect resource for potters and ceramic artists who are ready to experiment with raku firing.
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Raku is a firing method developed in the 16th century.
Raku ware 楽焼 raku yaki is a type of japanese pottery traditionally used in japanese tea ceremonies most often in the form of chawan tea bowls.
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It is traditionally characterised by being hand shaped rather than thrown fairly porous vessels which result from low firing temperatures lead glazes and the removal of pieces from the kiln while still glowing hot.
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As a distinguished english potter he has developed an international reputation as a leading practitioner in the art of raku ceramics.
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The technique that i use is a unique and magical form of pottery.
Expertly handcrafted in the artisan s rural ohio barn studio radca s trademark large scale designs feature 36 diameter plates and vessels measuring up to 60 in height.
The unpredictable variables involved in the post firing process gives each pot its own unique character.
