This pottery is made by using a low temperature firing method. It originated in Japan in the 16th century and is called RAKU. The glazed pieces are fired at about 1000 degrees Celsius in a wood or gas kiln, then removed while hot with long tongs and quickly cooled. The result is small hairline cracks in the glaze, called cracks, which are darkened by smoking in sawdust and give the ceramic its typical appearance. The randomly controlled RAKU firing process creates unique vessel surfaces.
Each object cannot be repeated a second time and is unmistakably unique in its individuality.
A note on the use of raku ceramics:
– Liquids can be poured for a few hours, but after a long period of time, they give off a slight moisture on the ceramic surface.
– In principle, hand-washing is recommended, as the salts in the dishwasher attack the Raku ceramic too severely in the long term.
– Due to its low firing rate, Raku ceramics are not shockproof, frostproof and not suitable for microwave use.
– You should avoid filling with liquids or highly acidic foods and oils
– the glazes used are lead-free and non-toxic
