Book Description
Raku has long been a popular technique among potters. There is
something exciting about standing around a fire, watching pots heat,
the smoking sawdust, and finally a tense expectancy of seeing the final
result. The very uncertainty of the results is one of the things that
draws so many potters to raku.
In
this book author John Mathieson discusses the clays and glazes that are
suitable for this technique. He also examines kilns and burners, and
firing and post-firing reduction. Along the way the takes a look at the
work that is being done in this field by an international group of
artists. The result is a handy and inspirational guide to this most
exciting of firing methods and a book that ceramic artists of any level
are sure to love.
Selected Contents
A Brief History of Raku
Clays for Raku
Making and Decorating Techniques
Biscuit Firing
Glazes and Glazing
Kilns - Fuel and Construction Materials
Kiln Construction
Health and Safety
Raku Firing
Makers' Profiles
Clay, Slip and Glaze Recipes
Conclusion
