Raku pottery tutorials

One of the things I love about Raku is how fast you can do a firing. You can do several Raku firings in one day so it’s important

Almost everyone will tell you that raku pottery is not water tight or food safe. There are good reasons for this advice. But can you seal raku pottery at all? Can it be made even a little bit functional? or is it really purely decorative? If you have bought or made some raku pottery and you want to try and seal it, have a look at some of these suggestions and see if they work for you.

Get ready to journey into the ancient, awe-inspiring realm of horse hair pottery and Raku firing! These time-honored techniques have been captivating artists for centuries, enabling them to craft pottery with spellbinding and unpredictable patterns. In this article, we'll dive deep into the enchanting world of horse hair pottery and Raku firing, uncovering the secrets, materials, and the pure magic behind this mesmerizing art form. Join us for an art adventure like no other...

Pottery Making Info on Instagram: "From @helenrondell Managed to fit in a Raku firing between the rain showers. This is a close up of the glaze being removed from the pebble pattern after the firing. Sorry for the shaky camera work, tricky to do one handed. #nakedraku #potterymaking #pottery #ceramics #art #craft #handmade #potteryvideos #potteryvideo #raku #pottersofinstagram #instapottery"

Vicente Garcia on Instagram: "Today’s Raku Firing. Loving These!!! Let the weekend begin! Reel made by @garcaart"

Moyra Stewart on Instagram: "Here’s the difference between normal raku and naked raku……… In normal raku the glaze stays on and you get this lovely crackle. In naked raku slip goes on underneath the glaze and it all comes off after the firing. All that’s left is the clay. They have a very different look and feel."

639K views · 17K reactions | Sound on 🔉!!! 💥💥 I’m thrilled to share my latest creation: a naked raku bowl adorned with intricate lines and a stunning petrol green interior. The naked raku technique never ceases to amaze me with its unique and satisfying results. What do you think of this piece? #DiLucaCeramics #Raku #HandmadeArt #CeramicBowls #ArtisanCraft #PotteryLove #GreenDesign | Di Luca Ceramics

More Raku vessels using electric tape as a resist.

Adil Ghani on Instagram: "Making an obvara Koi vase. Recipe in bio. #decor #makers #birthdaygift #rakuvase #rakupottery #raku #vase #giftideas #worldceramics #art #potteryforall #giftideas #potteryofInstagram #instaartist #instaart #artnews #handmade #interiordecor #interiorstyling #functionalceramics #keramik #ceramicgifts #ceramicsart #pottery #potterylove #potterydesign #ceramiclife #homedecor #giftideas"