LoneWolfCeramics Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 Hi Everyone, I'm a new ICAN member but have been doing ceramics for a while now. I've always gravitated towards raku firings and have been spending the last few years researching and developing my own technique. I've started posting some of my work online and am trying to search out other raku firing specialists. I was wondering if anyone could point me in a certain direction to other artists or studios out there to connect with to further my research. Thanks in advance; glad to be a part of the community. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Kielb Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 Search Raku here, many interesting techniques over the years. Marcia Selsor has a great deal of wisdom and still comments here. I suggest you read through some old threads, pretty impressive base of experience, knowledge, techniques, experimentation ….. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeU Posted June 7, 2021 Report Share Posted June 7, 2021 Stephen Branfman is also an expert in Raku; his book Mastering Raku is excellent https://ceramicartsnetwork.org/ican/portfolio/branfman-steven/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldlady Posted June 7, 2021 Report Share Posted June 7, 2021 there is a book from the UK on raku that shows many different ways to make a raku kiln. it showcases some really beautiful pieces that are very different from the usual raku work i see at craft fairs. live too far from the big galleries to know what there is to see but the smithsonian show has gorgeous work each year. search out the work that interests you and contact the maker. potters are usually very helpful and generous, if they do not want to help, let them make that decision. nobody gets an answer to a question that is not asked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneWolfCeramics Posted June 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2021 Cool, thanks everyone for the responses. I appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcia Selsor Posted June 17, 2021 Report Share Posted June 17, 2021 hi LoneWolf, I have been doing Raku since 1 968 when Paul Soldner gave a workshop to local colleges in Phila. I also served on the technical staff for Ceramics Monthly focus on Raku. What type of research are you working on? Marcia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneWolfCeramics Posted June 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2021 Thanks Marcia; I replied to your message. My current focus is Raku firing pieces around 30"+ in height; though glaze blistering is the main problem I'm dealing with at the moment. I haven't been able to find anyone else doing pieces this size while searching yet unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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