Raku 2010

An internal Raku day at pottery yesterday provided three pieces of Raku which are satisfactory. If I don't give up this summer, then next term I need to revive some interest and become more creative. I dislike large pieces (unless they are very large and very good) so I was disappointed that this pot was on the primary list to create.



The blend of water based Raku finishes has worked worked on this piece,giving it a copper lustre look.




The three 'poured pieces' for yesterday session (Pics of the other two to follow).




Above is the mould used for the pouring. It is filled with liquid clay (slip) then left for twenty minutes before the residue of the sli is poured out. The remainder left for a week to set before being carefully extracted from the mold.