Raku Ware

Obvara technique Hare, approx. 30cm Family of elephants (see blog post 10 Nov 2014 for more pictures). Sizes range from 5 – 15cm tall. Raku fired elephant sculpture New additions – Raku…

True Japanese Raku refers to pottery made by a specific family in Japan for pottery that is specifically made for the Japanese Tea Ceremony. This article will discuss Western-style Raku, developed by Paul Soldner in the 1960s. First you...

Raku is a popular type of Japanese pottery that was used in tea ceremonies in Japan. Many tea masters liked Raku because the objects such as chawan tea bowls

The ceramic technique of Raku. Internationally renowned ceramicist David Roberts, his experience and his direct impact on the contemporary use of the process.

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

News and updates from raku pottery artist Steven Forbes-deSoule | Weaverville, NC.

Find out about the ancient art of Raku firing and the methods and techniques involved in the Raku pottery process.

Raku pottery is a bit of a law unto itself. Here are important differences about how to glaze raku pottery that will help you produce beautiful raku ware.

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.

Lovely little raku bowl with a white crackle glaze and a copper/green crackle glaze. Measures about 8cm x 3cm. SOLD