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The Buddhabuilder – The word 'raku' means 'happiness in the accident.' I have also seen an interpretation that says it is derived from the Kanji character meaning 'enjoyment' or 'ease'. Originally created for the Korean tea ceremony, this technique was subsequently found by ceramic adherents in the sixteenth century in Japan, where the great masters such as Sen no Rikyu were able to give full scope to the art based on a particular process: the fast removal of the piece from the furnace and…

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Almost everyone will tell you that raku pottery is not water tight or food safe. There are good reasons for this advice. But can you seal raku pottery at all? Can it be made even a little bit functional? or is it really purely decorative? If you have bought or made some raku pottery and you want to try and seal it, have a look at some of these suggestions and see if they work for you.

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Moyra Stewart on Instagram: "Here’s the difference between normal raku and naked raku……… In normal raku the glaze stays on and you get this lovely crackle. In naked raku slip goes on underneath the glaze and it all comes off after the firing. All that’s left is the clay. They have a very different look and feel."

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Raku pottery has its roots in the production of bowls for 16th century Japanese tea ceremonies. Hand-molded clay was fired quickly to low temperatures, removed from the kiln while hot and cooled quickly in open air or water. The modern variations of Raku technique dispense with the lead glazes and have been extended in many ways. While preserving the low-temperature firing (approximately 1700 degrees Fahrenheit (925 degrees Celsius), and the quick cooling, many variations and enhancements…

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Yanko Design on Instagram: "This tea bowl, a modern twist on ancient Japanese Raku ware, is a masterpiece. Raku ware is known for its unique look, with fine cracks and a porous texture. This bowl takes it up a notch by being left unglazed to highlight its natural beauty. - Here’s where it gets fascinating: after firing, the bowl absorbs beverages like red wine, coffee, and tea. This process takes about 36 hours, followed by another 48 hours to dry, creating stunning, organic patterns. The…

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To wrap up NCECA 2012, I and three students attended a naked raku workshop organized by Richard Lawson and held at Seattle Pottery Supply, featuring Will & Kate Jacobson the first day, and Wally Asselberghs & Sue Morse the second. I only got to go the first day, but it was a good time, and worth it: Kate and Will were great, I learned how to make the process work, and my

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