Glazes designed for the mysterious raku process using combustibles and varying firing methods to produce unique finishes.

Feb 19, 2020 · How to Glaze Raku Pottery – Applying your Glaze. Glaze can be applied to raku pottery in the same way it can be applied to other bisqueware. Techniques can include dipping, brushing, spraying, and sponging to name a few. There is …

Aug 15, 2015 · Good news for those of you who raku fire and are looking for some new glazes and slips to try out! We’ve gathered some of our favorite raku glaze recipes in a convenient recipe-card format,

Raku Glazes. 850-879 – Our Raku glazes were developed for firing in either electric or gas kilns. The firing process is described below. Eleven of the Raku glazes are lead-free and non-toxic (850,851,854,856,871,872,873,874,875,877,878).

Sep 30, 2024 · It is a common misconception that potters must use glazes specifically formulated for raku in a raku firing. But as Steven Branfman explains in this feature, you can use virtually any glaze in the raku process —from commercial to homemade, and low fire to high fire.

Raku glaze is a mixture of fluxes, colorants, and minerals used to glaze ceramic objects suitable for raku pottery fire. The Raku glazing method distinguishes itself from other ceramic firing methods by exposing the pots to high temperatures in the kiln for an extended period.

Mayco Raku glazes produce beautiful metallic lusters and crackle patterns when fired using the experimental raku firing processes.

The raku glaze of the month is a greenish blue with copper flashes that will vary from firing to firing. Midnight Blue is a rich cobalt blue with red streaks in post firing reduction.

Nov 8, 2023 · This guide covers how to make raku pottery with all the materials you will need to make, bisque, glaze, raku fire, remove, and clean the pottery.

Discover our selection of raku glazes from the Spectrum 850 series at Sheffield Pottery today! These low-temperature glazes provide a beautiful and unique appearance to any piece.