raku (technique)

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Refers to the technique of making pottery of the same name to produce a variety of effects. The traditional Japanese process involves low firing temperatures in which the fired piece is removed from the kiln while still hot and is allowed to cool in open air.
raku
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024