Terra Sigillata 101: How to Make, Apply, and Troubleshoot Terra Sig
Terra sigillata is an ultrarefined clay slip that can give a soft sheen when applied to bone-dry wares and, if … Read More
Tag: naked raku
In the Studio: Mastering Mica Update
Reflective or regular micas were addressed in the March/April 2013 issue of Pottery Making Illustrated. This new update is about … Read More
Techniques and Tips for Saggar Firing in a Raku Kiln
Charlie and Linda Riggs began experimenting with saggar firing after being disappointed with the results of some of their pit … Read More
Charlie and Linda Riggs’ Naked Raku Technique
Naked raku gets its racy name because during the process of firing, the outer shell of slip that was applied … Read More
Artist Q&A: Meet Terri Axness
Ceramics Monthly Editors: How did the annual raku workshop hosted at your studio get started?
Terri Axness (in front row … Read More
Spotlight: Raku Workshop
Coming on its sixth year in 2018, the workshop is held in June at my studio and ranch in Haines, … Read More
A Colorful Variation on the Naked Raku Firing Technique
The definition of raku firing (American-style) is “a firing process in which work is removed from the kiln at bright … Read More
In the Studio: A Pit Firing Color Palette
Pit-fired and barrel-fired ceramics take advantage of absorbent bare clay surfaces for decorative effects. In addition to imprints from smoke, … Read More
Editor’s Note: New Challenges
Truth is I don’t really like the fall season. I know, crisp air, apples, pretty leaves, bonfires, yeah, yeah. But, … Read More
Resist Erosion Raku
Serendipity, happy accidents, and the element of surprise are all hallmarks of working with raku. From the first pot that … Read More
