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This jar is one of seven fired during the past month. It is 13 inches tall with a combination of 5 different glazes applied in succession. Raku fired pottery is a Japanese style of firing. The pots are fired separately to 2000 degrees then removed from the kiln using long iron tongs. The glowing piece is then placed in a container filled with sawdust. After more sawdust is added to this fiery mixture, a lid is then placed on the container to allow for a reduction atmosphere. The lack of oxygen combined with the extreme heat causes a chemical change in the glaze resulting in a change in color and texture. The crackle pattern is caused by carbon being trapped in tiny fissure that heal over as the glaze cools. This pot is made from white porcelain-like clay....thus the white accents showing through areas of clear glaze.

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:iconrukahtsubasa:
Fantastic crackle effect and brilliant colors!
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Mood: Love ~Smrose May 3, 2013  New member Hobbyist Traditional Artist
Do you have an independent website?
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~Smrose May 3, 2013  New member Hobbyist Traditional Artist
This is lovely!
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:icontracy-ameen:
that firing came out beautifuly
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~heatherspettals Oct 3, 2012  Student Traditional Artist
Raku is so much fun, this came out so nice
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:iconselinadesigns:
Raku is my favorite form of pottery, and this piece is stunning!
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:iconmikau-010:
any chance you would share which five glazes you used?
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