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Raku

Raku is a firing process using both fire and smoke to create patterns and designs. The piece is first bisque fired and glazed with a special raku glaze and hen undergoes araku firing process.  This process requires a special kiln which is fueled by propane and must reach temperatures of about 1800°F.

The heat emitted from the pottery causes the  material to catch on fire.  A lid is placed over the can with the pottery inside for about fifteen minutes, then placed in water to instill the pattern created by the oxygen reduction which results in unpredictable patterns and colors.

The raku pottery remains in the kiln for about 30 minutes and is removed from the kiln using special raku tongs.  The pottery piece is removed while still hot and glowing.  It is then placed inside a metal can full of combustible materials like newspaper.