{"product_id":"the-complete-guide-to-raku-lennox-c-harland-9798266547995","title":"The Complete Guide to Raku Pottery: Mastering Techniques, Glazing, Kiln Firing, Business, and Creative Practice for Beginners and Experienced Ceramic","description":"\u003cb\u003ePaperback Book Description\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Complete Guide to Raku Pottery: Tradition, Technique \u0026amp; Creative Practice\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRaku 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.\u003cbr\u003eFrom 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.\u003cbr\u003eInside this book: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Glazes\u003c\/b\u003e: Learn how to choose or mix Raku clay bodies, prepare surface treatments, and achieve crackle, lustre, copper matte, and more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKilns \u0026amp; Firing\u003c\/b\u003e: Detailed cutaway diagrams, kiln options explained, and practical steps for safe pulling, reduction, and cooling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHands-On Practice\u003c\/b\u003e: Step-by-step methods for glaze application, firing cycles, and troubleshooting common challenges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCreative Growth\u003c\/b\u003e: Structured practice plans, journaling techniques, and portfolio development to help you refine your craft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProfessional Guidance\u003c\/b\u003e: Advice on teaching workshops, exhibiting your work, and managing sales, pricing, and small ceramics businesses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCommunity \u0026amp; Responsibility\u003c\/b\u003e: Studio etiquette, sustainability practices, and cultural respect at the heart of modern Raku.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003ePacked with \u003cb\u003ephotos, diagrams, templates, and resources\u003c\/b\u003e, this is more than just a firing manual. It is a \u003cb\u003ecomplete companion for students, hobbyists, and professionals alike\u003c\/b\u003e - whether you are pulling your first glowing pot from the kiln or building a career in ceramics. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Lennox C. Harland\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798266547995\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/21\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 336\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.99lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.70d","brand":"Lennox C. Harland","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47453056663807,"sku":"9798266547995","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_6467314c-edb5-4462-bb37-33a58799371e.jpg?v=1761931657","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-complete-guide-to-raku-lennox-c-harland-9798266547995","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}