The Complete Guide to Raku Pottery: Mastering Techniques, Glazing, Kiln Firing, Business, and Creative Practice for Beginners and Experienced Ceramic (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798266547995)

Paperback Book Description
The Complete Guide to Raku Pottery: Tradition, Technique & Creative Practice
Raku is one of the most dramatic and inspiring forms of pottery - an art that combines fire, smoke, and spontaneity with centuries of tradition. This book brings together everything you need to understand, practice, and grow as a Raku artist.
From its origins in 16th-century Japan to today's contemporary studios, Raku has always balanced philosophy with technique. Here you'll find a clear, accessible guide that honors its history while giving you the tools to create with confidence.
Inside this book:

• Materials & Glazes: Learn how to choose or mix Raku clay bodies, prepare surface treatments, and achieve crackle, lustre, copper matte, and more.
• Kilns & Firing: Detailed cutaway diagrams, kiln options explained, and practical steps for safe pulling, reduction, and cooling.
• Hands-On Practice: Step-by-step methods for glaze application, firing cycles, and troubleshooting common challenges.
• Creative Growth: Structured practice plans, journaling techniques, and portfolio development to help you refine your craft.
• Professional Guidance: Advice on teaching workshops, exhibiting your work, and managing sales, pricing, and small ceramics businesses.
• Community & Responsibility: Studio etiquette, sustainability practices, and cultural respect at the heart of modern Raku.

Packed with photos, diagrams, templates, and resources, this is more than just a firing manual. It is a complete companion for students, hobbyists, and professionals alike - whether you are pulling your first glowing pot from the kiln or building a career in ceramics.

Author: Lennox C. Harland
ISBN-13: 9798266547995
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 09/21/2025
Pages: 336
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.99lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.70d