Naked Raku #02 banana peels

banana peels

Because the glaze is matte

This is a Copper Matte Raku piece which is a similar firing technique to Raku

After approximately 15 minutes once cool the pot is removed from the reduction bin

When dry it is wrapped in a thick layer of silver foil

Naked Raku #02 banana peelsThis is a Naked Raku piece which is a similar firing technique to Raku. During the final stages of the turning process the pot is burnished. After the pot is dry, it is sprayed with terra sigillata and polished resulting in a high gloss sheen. Once the pot is bisque fired it is dipped into pottery slip and then dipped into a clear raku glaze. After a few days, once dry, it is fired in a raku kiln. When the pot appears wet and shiny it is removed from