Blog Paradis — Raku
Raku burning
We have been doing Raku burn for many years and it's always just as exciting. All the elements are mixed, Fire, Air, Water and Clay in one and the same process. Raku is an ancient Japanese ceramic method. With special glazes, very fast firing and reduction, the typical effects, crackles, shifts, metallic luster and the typical black ware are created. From the beginning, we only burned during the harvest festival here on Öland. It went well with fire, smoke and drama in the autumn darkness. Nowadays we also do it in other parts of the year. Sometimes you can join in...