Ceramic Raku Artists
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.
Ceramic raku artists. Roberts is acknowledged as responsible for the introduction and promotion of modern large scale raku in europe. Home 10 inspiring ceramic artists to share with your students. 5 out of 5 stars 2 418 2 418 reviews 39 00 free shipping only 1 available and it s in 4 people s carts. 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.
Our pottery and ceramics artists offer up a huge selection of pottery based artwork at each event including hand built pottery clay pottery ceramic sculptures functional stoneware dinnerware vases flower pots coffee and tea sets serving platters whimsical sculptures lamps ceramic chess sets cookware and so much more. Ravens bowl handmade ceramic raku pottery debaunfineceramics. 2 years ago amber kane. And don t forget to download your free copy of successful tips and techniques for raku firing.
While all of these items are examples of ceramics pieces there is so much more for students to learn and explore. It differentiates from japanese raku in that it focuses primarily on this post firing reduction. Raku by shekinah clay raku art by lynne anderson. The unpredictable variables involved in the post firing process gives each pot its own unique character.
Includes gallery biography show schedule photos of process raku currently for sale. Favorite add to kintsugi blue bronze kinboru. 5 out of 5 stars. Artists online presenting information on raku.
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. Ceramic artist for years tom radca s pottery designs have been treasured for their marvelous depth of color and lusterous highlights. In his personal exploration of this traditional pottery technique 45 yo david roberts has transformed it into a vibrant and contemporary art form. The technique that i use is a unique and magical form of pottery.
An extra step is added to the method to create the stunning golden orange colour of my work. 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. 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.