Raku Jar with Lid The original Japanese style of

The original Japanese style of raku is an outgrowth from Buddhist influences in life and especially in the tea ceremony

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This produces an intense reduction atmosphere which affects the colors in glazes and clay bodies

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Raku Jar with Lid The original Japanese style of812. 5 Raku generally refers to a type of low firing process that was inspired by traditional Japanese Raku firing. Western style raku usually involves removing pottery from the kiln while at bright red heat and placing it into containers with combustible materials. Once the materials ignite, the containers are closed. This produces an intense reduction atmosphere which affects the colors in glazes and clay bodies. The drastic thermal shock also