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Bray Raku Studio creates unique, hand-thrown pottery which is fired in the Raku process. Pottery is removed from the kiln at glowing hot temperatures upwards of 2000 degrees Fahrenheit. Contemporary potters use a variation where pieces are immediately placed into a pit or container of organic material such as newspaper or leaves which erupts into flame and smoke.

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Raku: Ancient Art of Firing

Raku is a unique, labor intensive process where pottery is fired in a kiln reaching upwards of 2000 degrees Fahrenheit.

Glazes are applied which are rich in copper, cobalt, manganese, and/or iron oxide.

Upon reaching the desired temperature, the glowing red pottery with molten glazes are removed from the hot kiln with tongs and allowed to briefly cool before being placed into a metal container of newspaper or sawdust.

For a moment the material ignites into flame before being covered with a lid to restrict all oxygen. The lack of oxygen causes the flames to smolder; and the hot piece then cools in a smoky atmosphere creating rare and unique patterns of crackles and flashings.

No two pieces are exactly the same and make a great corporate, or personal gift, and addition to any art collection.

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