Contemporary Raku
Book Details
Format
Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
1785009931
ISBN-13
9781785009938
Publisher
The Crowood Press Ltd
Imprint
The Crowood Press Ltd
Country of Manufacture
IN
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Jan 12th, 2022
Print length
176 Pages
Weight
504 grams
Dimensions
32.00 x 24.70 x 1.70 cms
Product Classification:
Pottery, ceramics & glass crafts
Ksh 3,400.00
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A stunning and detailed account to the exciting, dramatic and beautiful art form.
Contemporary Raku is a complete guide to this exciting, dramatic and beautiful art form. It explains the making, glazing and firing methods employed for producing Raku-ware, and features contributions and insights from leading makers.
Recognizing the deeper values of the practice, the book also considers the influences and sources of inspiration behind the work of these makers. It introduces the necessary tools and equipment, and advises on essential health and safety measures. It explains how to make vessels and forms with step-by-step photo sequences. Recipes for clay bodies and glazes for the beginner and the more experienced maker are included. Details are given on the Raku-firing process and the range of kilns used. Finally, it explores the practice of Naked Raku.
With over 300 illustrations, it is a stunning and detailed account to this magical process.
Recognizing the deeper values of the practice, the book also considers the influences and sources of inspiration behind the work of these makers. It introduces the necessary tools and equipment, and advises on essential health and safety measures. It explains how to make vessels and forms with step-by-step photo sequences. Recipes for clay bodies and glazes for the beginner and the more experienced maker are included. Details are given on the Raku-firing process and the range of kilns used. Finally, it explores the practice of Naked Raku.
With over 300 illustrations, it is a stunning and detailed account to this magical process.
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