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Raku is a complex "alchemy" involving the four elements (earth, fire, water and air) which are used to create very unique pieces. This firing technique began in Japan over 350 years ago.
In Raku, after the piece is bisque fired, glaze is applied and then it is quickly heated (in an hour or so) to approximately 650 degrees Celsius. When it's red-hot, the piece is removed with metal tongs and placed in a metal drum with sawdust or other organic material, causing a change in the composition of the glazes. After about 10 minutes in the drum, the pieces are taken out and slowly placed in water, causing the "cracking effect" of raku.
In Raku, after the piece is bisque fired, glaze is applied and then it is quickly heated (in an hour or so) to approximately 650 degrees Celsius. When it's red-hot, the piece is removed with metal tongs and placed in a metal drum with sawdust or other organic material, causing a change in the composition of the glazes. After about 10 minutes in the drum, the pieces are taken out and slowly placed in water, causing the "cracking effect" of raku.
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