Raku

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Contents

1

What is the meaning of "raku" and what makes it different from other forms of pottery?

2

Design a simple pattern using the colours that are available for glazing your pot.

3

What do the terms "bisque", "greenware", and "glaze firing" refer to?

4

What is the difference about raku firing and why?

5

Make a simple pinch pot and coil pot. Bisque fire, glaze, and then raku fire.

6

What is "reduction" firing, what materials are used, and what effects do they produce?

7

Draw and label a home-made raku kiln, showing the firing chamber.

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