*No discount codes on sale items, thank you for your understanding. I’m offering a large discount on my raku jewelry components in order to make space in my life. All sales final. Please allow extra time for shipping. I’m truly grateful for your support! Thank you so much and I hope you’re inspired! :)
The raku fired ceramic sea urchin pendant embodies a unique blend of natural texture and organic form, inspiring jewelry making with its intricate surface patterns and dynamic color variations achieved through the raku firing process. Its porous, tactile quality and subtle metallic sheen capture the essence of ocean life, encouraging artisans to explore the interplay between earth and fire in their designs. This pendant becomes more than a decorative piece; it serves as a muse for creating jewelry that celebrates imperfection, spontaneity, and the beauty found in nature’s irregularities.
*Handmade raku ceramic pottery pendant
The raku fired ceramic sea urchin pendant exemplifies the unique beauty that arises from the unpredictable nature of the raku firing process. Its textured surface, crackled glaze, and organic form capture the
*Bisque fired, glazed, and raku fired in my studio
*Black from the raku firing process where there is no glaze.
*See photo for measurements
*Signed by the artist (that's me!) on the back "MAKU"
Thanks for looking! Hope you enjoy my art!
THE RAKU PROCESS:
Raku pottery was made long ago for Japanese tea ceremonies. It was modernized later into the process you see today. This involves taking a piece of pottery that has been bisque fired and glazed then firing it in a raku kiln. The piece is then fired to about 1800 degrees F and pulled out of the kiln while still red hot then placed in a reduction chamber containing organic materials such as newspaper, sawdust, leaves, etc. The materials catch on fire, the lid is put on very quickly and carefully. The fire wants oxygen to keep g*oing and flames often shoot across a piece, pulling oxygen from the glaze. The matte black color (a very unique characteristic of raku) is created where there is no glaze. It's so exciting and creates one of kind colors which are very hard to duplicate. Please note that raku is not food safe nor is it intended to hold liquid.
Caring for your raku piece:
Raku is fragile, please handle with care. Keep your raku in an air tight container or zippered bag when storing. Do not swim or leave your piece in water. Keep your piece out of direct sunlight, as it will affect the glaze. You may see some ash residue that will rub off from the parts that are not glazed. This will come out of your clothing with no problem, but if it concerns you, you can paint clear nail polish on the back of a piece.
*No discount codes on sale items, thank you for your understanding. I’m offering a large discount on my raku jewelry components in order to make space in my life. All sales final. Please allow extra time for shipping. I’m truly grateful for your support! Thank you so much and I hope you’re inspired! :)
The raku fired ceramic sea urchin pendant embodies a unique blend of natural texture and organic form, inspiring jewelry making with its intricate surface patterns and dynamic color variations achieved through the raku firing process. Its porous, tactile quality and subtle metallic sheen capture the essence of ocean life, encouraging artisans to explore the interplay between earth and fire in their designs. This pendant becomes more than a decorative piece; it serves as a muse for creating jewelry that celebrates imperfection, spontaneity, and the beauty found in nature’s irregularities.
*Handmade raku ceramic pottery pendant
The raku fired ceramic sea urchin pendant exemplifies the unique beauty that arises from the unpredictable nature of the raku firing process. Its textured surface, crackled glaze, and organic form capture the
*Bisque fired, glazed, and raku fired in my studio
*Black from the raku firing process where there is no glaze.
*See photo for measurements
*Signed by the artist (that's me!) on the back "MAKU"
Thanks for looking! Hope you enjoy my art!
THE RAKU PROCESS:
Raku pottery was made long ago for Japanese tea ceremonies. It was modernized later into the process you see today. This involves taking a piece of pottery that has been bisque fired and glazed then firing it in a raku kiln. The piece is then fired to about 1800 degrees F and pulled out of the kiln while still red hot then placed in a reduction chamber containing organic materials such as newspaper, sawdust, leaves, etc. The materials catch on fire, the lid is put on very quickly and carefully. The fire wants oxygen to keep g*oing and flames often shoot across a piece, pulling oxygen from the glaze. The matte black color (a very unique characteristic of raku) is created where there is no glaze. It's so exciting and creates one of kind colors which are very hard to duplicate. Please note that raku is not food safe nor is it intended to hold liquid.
Caring for your raku piece:
Raku is fragile, please handle with care. Keep your raku in an air tight container or zippered bag when storing. Do not swim or leave your piece in water. Keep your piece out of direct sunlight, as it will affect the glaze. You may see some ash residue that will rub off from the parts that are not glazed. This will come out of your clothing with no problem, but if it concerns you, you can paint clear nail polish on the back of a piece.
