Horse Hair Raku 01
€260
1 in stock
Carefully handcrafted in Mallorca, this is unique, one-of-a-kind piece features the natural character and irregularities of the raku making and firing process.
Material: White chamotte clay, horsehair, burnished, unglazed
Size: 90mm x 160mm
Raku Process
The surface of the pot is hand burnished, using a hard smooth surface (we used a metal tea spoon), whilst it still is in a leathery state before firing. After firing, the surface becomes extremely shiny.
Unglazed prepared bisque-ware is heated using raku kilns, then removed from the kiln with metal raku tools, whilst still extremely hot.
The decorating is performed with the ware temperature between 500° and 700°.
Lower temperatures do not effectively combust the horse hair or other materials, whilst higher temperatures cause the carbon markings to burn off after a few seconds, leaving no lasting decorative trace.
The pots are then carefully removed, one at a time, and the horsehair and feathers are applied to the extremely hot pot. Instantly, the hair starts to vaporise on the surface of the pot, painting its image on the pot and leaving behind carbon black lines.
Each piece is singular in its form and finish.
Learn more about the handmade process and how to care for ceramic pieces.
Description
Carefully handcrafted in Mallorca, this is unique, one-of-a-kind piece features the natural character and irregularities of the raku making and firing process.
Material: White chamotte clay, horsehair, burnished, unglazed
Size: 90mm x 160mm
Raku Process
The surface of the pot is hand burnished, using a hard smooth surface (we used a metal tea spoon), whilst it still is in a leathery state before firing. After firing, the surface becomes extremely shiny.
Unglazed prepared bisque-ware is heated using raku kilns, then removed from the kiln with metal raku tools, whilst still extremely hot.
The decorating is performed with the ware temperature between 500° and 700°.
Lower temperatures do not effectively combust the horse hair or other materials, whilst higher temperatures cause the carbon markings to burn off after a few seconds, leaving no lasting decorative trace.
The pots are then carefully removed, one at a time, and the horsehair and feathers are applied to the extremely hot pot. Instantly, the hair starts to vaporise on the surface of the pot, painting its image on the pot and leaving behind carbon black lines.
Each piece is singular in its form and finish.
Learn more about the handmade process and how to care for ceramic pieces.
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