Raku: Investigations into Fire is a comprehensive study of this popular ceramic process. Its history is traced from its earliest beginnings in Japanese ritual to current preoccupations dealing with the relationship of clay, artist, and fire. The history of Raku provides a framework for understanding the most recent developments in materials and technology, while an analysis of design illuminates the ways in which new ideas are developed. There is also an extensive examination of the methods of generating the rich and seductive surfaces, as well as the most recent innovations in technology and process-all beautifully illustrated with 200 fine color photographs.

Price breaks per lb. are available at 5, 10, 50, 100, and 500 lb. amounts in checkout.

Price breaks per lb. are available at 5, 10, 50, 100, and 500 lb. amounts in checkout.

Price breaks per lb. are available at 5, 10, 50, 100, and 500 lb. amounts in checkout.

The use of wax, paper, clay and other materials to prevent the effects of heat, fire, smoke, chemical reactions, colours and glazes from altering or contaminating the surfaces of work is very popular with ceramicists. However, learning to use these techniques can be a long and frustrating process, particularly when complicated by considerations of the state of the clay and which form of glazing is to be used. In this book, Peter Beard discusses the techniques of masking and resist and gives guidance as to how best to use various materials and firing methods to achieve a wide range of finishes.

Leaf and petal cutter formed from thin guage metal for clean edges.

Leaf and petal cutter formed from thin guage metal for clean edges.

Leaf and petal cutter formed from thin guage metal for clean edges.

Leaf and petal cutter formed from thin guage metal for clean edges.

Leaf and petal cutter formed from thin guage metal for clean edges.