RAKU finish: 
The hand building and Raku processes makes it impossible to replicate a piece exactly. The uniqueness of each piece makes it a major feature of this style of ceramcis.

HORSEHAIR finish: 

Some Raku pieces are finished with glaze and some with horsehair.

You can commision a unique piece that holds holds meaning for you, for instance by sending your own horse's hair.

If you see something you like that is sold, you may wish to commission something similar. Just ask and I will do my best to accommodate your needs.

ARTWORK:
2D Art in the Galleries can be ordered as quality Giclee Prints.

Please also check out my ETSY shop. 

Pieces can be thrown, or like mine hand crafted,

After a piece has been made and dried out, it is bisque fired in an electric kiln. After cooling, the piece is glazed and then placed in a Raku kiln, for a second firing.

During the next process, the piece is removed from the Raku kiln, while still glowing red and placed in a metal container, filled with combustible materials. A lid is placed on the container, which starves the piece of oxygen. 

The reduction in oxygen gives some Raku glazes their huge variety (and unpredictability) of colours. 

During the extreme temperature change from the kiln to metal container, crazing of some glazes very often occurs.

Another major aspect of this process, is the change of colour in the unglazed areas, to a black or charcoal grey.

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I run hand building and Raku workshops. For dates and to how to book (or obtain activity day gift vouchers) please contact me.