Raku Vase, No 143 Sculpture

A beautiful hand built vase made by joining three lengths of extruded hollow squares together. An angular vase it is most suited to an ornamental use because of its size and shape. There are flashes of colour you'd expect from raku and various effects arising from the position of the vase in the bin when the oxygen was reduced. The raku firing has also produced some texture to the surface. The vase is ornamental rather than utilitarian. It stands at 6.5" at its tallest point. After the first (bisque) firing ordinary earthenware glazes were applied with some additional oxides. The vase was rapidly heated up to 960°C, then placed in a barrel filled with combustible material, covered with wood shavings, and allowed to smoke. The amount of oxygen that is allowed during the firing and cooling process affects the resulting colour of the glaze and the amount of crackle. Generally my practice is to starve oxygen by placing a lid on the barrel after 1-3 minutes. The process is highly unpredictable but often causes metallic colours to be revealed as well as dark colours, often bearing no resemblance to any glaze used! (as in this instance). What is Raku? Raku firing is a traditional Japanese pottery technique known for its unpredictability and unique results. It is often characterized by its crackled glaze and vibrant colors, making it a sought-after art form for many collectors and enthusiasts. From start to finish a pieces such as this will take 12+ hours to complete with the designing, extruding, joining, bisque firing, glazing and then the raku process. In addition to the costs of time and materials, there are other overheads such as the power for the kiln.

Sculpture:Ceramic on Clay

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:2.6 W x 6.5 H x 6.5 D in

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