| Fired Up with Raku: Over 300 Raku Recipes Contributor(s): Poulton, Irene (Author) |
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ISBN: 1861268483 ISBN-13: 9781861268488 Publisher: Crowood Press (UK) OUR PRICE: $19.79 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2006 Annotation: The origins of raku can be traced back hundreds of years to Japan, where it was used as the traditional method of creating clay bowls for the tea ceremony. Over the years, potters have embraced and adapted these methods, celebrating the remarkable but unpredictable results achieved using raku techniques. Irene Poulton, who has specialized in raku firing for over 20 years, considers the origins of raku before offering 300 glaze recipes. A selection of other potters also share their ideas. With 100 color photos of raku-fired pieces, this is an outstanding source of information and inspiration for all potters. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Crafts & Hobbies | Pottery & Ceramics - Crafts & Hobbies | Glass & Glassware |
| Dewey: 738.1 |
| Physical Information: 0.34" H x 6.56" W x 9.24" (0.75 lbs) 144 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Japanese |
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| Publisher Description: The origins of raku can be traced back hundreds of years to Japan, where it was used as the traditional method of creating clay bowls for the tea ceremony. Over the years, potters have embraced and adapted thesemethods, celebrating the remarkable but unpredictable results achieved using raku techniques. Irene Poulton, who has specialized in raku firing for over 20 years, considers the origins of raku before offering 300 glaze recipes. A selection of other potters also share their ideas. With 100 color photos of raku-fired pieces, this is an outstanding source of information and inspiration for all potters." |