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Kiln Fired Art Blog- Raku Alchemy – Part 1Last weekend we spent Sunday firing raku pieces, it’s a shame it is weather dependant but somehow that adds to the magic of the process. Yes, I do think raku is magic, a bit of alchemy. Just look at the … Continue reading →
- It’s time to stock up.It’s that time of year again when I need to knuckle down and get back to work after a fairly leisurely summer, and make new stock for my galleries; and so the build up to Christmas begins. I find it … Continue reading →
- A trip to Ennerdale showThe sun decided to shine on us so we headed off to Ennerdale show. I love country shows, Ennerdale show has a particularly intimate feel, nestled between the fells in one of my favourite places. There were vintage cars … Continue reading →
- Ending the month on a highI can’t believe it’s the end of August already and I’m seeing the month out on a high. It didn’t start so well, the weather has been dreadful but in the end I had a wonderful day raku firing last … Continue reading →
- Botz Glaze Mixing ExperimentsIn preparation for glazing my dinner set I’ve done some experiments combining Botz stoneware glazes. Having spent so long making this set the last thing I want to do is to mess up when it comes to the glazing. I … Continue reading →
- Raku Alchemy – Part 1
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A trip to Potfest and making lemonade
Yesterday I had a trip to Potfest, I had a great time, saw some amazing work and met a few potters whose work I have bought over the years so that was nice. I was able to buy a few … Continue reading
Raku progress
The new raku glazes arrived, and the weather looked promising so we decided to have another attempt at raku firing last weekend. This was the second attempt since making the raku kiln, this time the firing was far more successful. … Continue reading
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My journey into Raku firing begins.
When I lived in Wiltshire I signed up for a raku course which was cut short after only one week. This sparked (sorry about the pun) my desire to make raku pottery and I treasure the bowls I glazed and … Continue reading
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Tagged ceramics, first raku firing, kiln fired art, making a raku kiln, raku, raku pots
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Saggar fired raku pots
There is nothing more rewarding than venturing into unknown territory, and then having an end result way beyond what you imagined. That’s what happened yesterday with my saggar fired raku pots. My pots were poured with ferric chloride solution which … Continue reading
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Tagged ceramics, kilnfiredart, naked raku, raku, saggar fired pots, saggar firing ceramics, smoke firing
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