Naked Raku #02 This is a Copper Matte

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

it is sprayed with terra sigillata and polished resulting in a high gloss sheen

When the work is heated in the kiln the glaze does not melt on the surface and after half an hour

The pot is cleaned with water and when dry

Naked Raku #02 This is a Copper MatteThis 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