1260 Cherokee Dr

Union City, MI 49094

269-986-2573

 

 

 

Email: vfrossman@aol.com

Pottery Rocks! Raku and stoneware studio is on the shores of Union Lake, Union City, MI and features a variety of thrown and hand built stoneware.

 

 

Val Rossman

1260 Cherokee Dr

Union City, MI 49094

269-986-2573

Retail by appointment only

 

 

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Raku Vase

Copper Mat with wax resist.

Raku Chinese Lantern Votive.

Approx. 10” tall.

RAKU

 

Originating in Japan, the raku firing produces unusual and unpredictable results. Pieces are fired to approximately 1700 degrees and removed red hot from the kiln and placed in metal cans filled with combustible materials. The cans are quickly lidded and the fire burns the oxygen out of the atmosphere producing unusual metal flashing in the glazes along with crackle effects. Unglazed clay absorbs the carbon and is turned black.  Results can often be difficult to predict or duplicate. Raku is more labor intensive than conventional pottery due to the firing process. Raku should be considered decorative and not utilized for food.