The
essential idea of raku as practised here is to start with
biscuit-fired ware, which is glazed and fired to a low temperature
(usually about 1000 degrees C), removed from the kiln when
red-hot, and put straight into a container of combustible
material, to create a strong reducing atmosphere.
After about 15 minutes, the piece is retrieved and quenched
in cold water. Then the real magic happens - scouring off
the soot and burnt bits to reveal the serendipitous effects
of the flames.
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One
of the best things, apart from the fact that you never know
exactly what the finished surface will be like, is that it
only takes about 2-3 hours from starting the firing to having
a finished pot in your hands.
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