I have been wanting to do a Raku firing for some weeks but just did not get a chance due to the awful, rainy weather we have been having or to other commitments. This weekend, I finally had the opportunity to do two. On Saturday as it was still raining, I decided to use my little electric kiln to fire several tall sculptural pieces and some pendants. I used sawdust alone as my reduction material this time as I wanted to try to achieve the best possible reduction on the feature 'copper matt' area on the pieces. I did get a better reduction, but this also meant that the 'white crackle' glaze did not turn out as white as I like, but saying that, I am very happy with the results. I am still trying to perfect the timing thing with 'copper matt' and I must say it is a challenge. Each time I try, I seem to learn a little more. Sunday's work I am yet to photograph, but I was pretty happy with the results of that which I fired in my ceramic fibre/wire outdoor kiln. Planning to make some more of these sculptural pieces to take to local craft markets to sell once our weather gets a little better.
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| Raku Sculpture - White Crackle & Copper Matt Glaze |
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| Raku Sculpture - White Crackle and Ancient Amethyst Glaze |
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| Raku Sculpture - White Crackle & Copper Matt Glaze |
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| Raku Sculpture - White Crackle & Copper Matt Glaze |
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| Detail of Raku Sculpture - White Crackle & Copper Matt Glaze |
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| Detail of Raku Sculpture - White Crackle, Copper Matt & Amethyst Glaze |
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