You clearly have this Art thing down to an....Art. This is a great introduction to Raku that feels like a visit with a nice couple having a lovely day. Very accessible and shows cooperation skills and how skill with patience and human touch and breath combine to make such incredible pieces.
Great video. I actually visited your blog, regularly, several years ago, when I was building my Raku kiln. Mine is built from a steel garbage can, lined with the fiber blanket. I wanted it portable, as I take it in to my classroom to do occassional firings. That copper glaze, is probably the most metallic result I've seen. I love the Deco/ Nouveau aesthetic as well.
Hi Catherine, It's just one of those little hardwood sculpting tools you get in one of the 'Kemper' tools kits (usually comes with a sponge and what-not. Hers is almost worn to the nub - LOL
Just found your video. Amazing and very beautiful. Thanks for posting. Do you share your glaze recipes. That green and your crackle white are wonderful. Our studio does a couple of raku firings a year and it’s always nice to fry some new glazes. Thanks from Red Deer AB Canada
Love your pottery. I don’t have Facebook. Thanks. I subscribed so can hardly wait to check out more videos. Never watched TH-cam so much. I’m bummed as our studio is not opening any time soon. Going to try some carving you make it look so easy. If not there are always leaves. Lol. Stay safe.
Beautiful. I am new to Raku, is the water dunking necessary to the whole process or can you leave your pots in the reduction cans until they completely cool?
You can leave them in reduction until they cool completely. Sometimes the amount of crazing on the white crackle pieces gets a little too abundant if left in reduction too long. Also the copper matte and luster colors tend to go wherever they want if left alone to cool.
Hi, I/ we are new to pottery and I’m loving your work. I have a question... did you bisque first your pieces prior to glaze and Raku process? If so have you done a video regarding home bisque firing? Thanks
I REALLY like your little raku kiln and the chimney peephole. Is the fiber blanket pinned to the brick? Hard fire brick? The chinmey looks like regular brick The burner post is genius. I'm so doing that. I think I need a studio cat and a studio fishtank as well....
All of the bricks are regular brick. The ones making up the body of the kiln have a lot of shale in them and they do real well at high temperatures. The fiber blanket protects the face of the bricks because they are totally covered by it . The fiber blanket stiffens up after the first few firings so there's no need to pin it. Also the way the blanket is cut prevents it from sagging inward too much and I've used 'Ridgidizer' on it. - I have plans for this kiln on Etsy in a PDF - just look for Corvus Moon Pottery on Etsy.
Hi Donna, in most cases we're using a copper bearing glaze that needs to be 'set' in order to have the colors stay the way they are. They will continue to change over a few minutes and might not look how we want them to if we don't stop them by 'quenching' them in water. The clay we're using is a heavily grogged, white raku earthenware clay
Lovely work, just learning pottery, I do china painting and working twords clay work. I see an open earthenware clay. does it have a name. so many it is hard to determine which to get. Your pieces have such defined lines between color and black. did you wax resist the artwork > is the black a glaze or carbon effect of the firing. VERY INSPIRING. ~~ THANKS/
Hi Cookie, The clay body we use for Raku is actually called "White Raku" from L&R specialties. It's a very wide-range firing clay but will vitrify at cone 6. We don't use wax to separate the colors, ,Ruth just takes her time with a smaller brush. All the black is from carbon reduction - Thank you!
hello, your pieces are really interesting :) I make ceramics and I'm starting to study raku and watch and watch the video .. Can I ask you what you paint with enamel? and then in the photos at the end, we see the thickness of the veins of the leaves .. how is it possible if the enamel leaves? the smoke has no thickness - sorry for the bad English
Hi Francesco, I'll try to explain if I'm understanding correctly. The black leaves are carved into the surface by Ruth (see beginning of video). When we glaze the piece, we leave the leaves untouched by the glaze which makes them black with carbon because of the raku process.
@@corvusmoonpottery I see my problem now. I was using the same basic recipe, but it was not nearly enough copper @ 2 - 2.5%. I would get some metallic effects but it was iffy. I’ll try this & hope it’s better. Will increasing the amount of copper make it more or less glossy?
If you look for it, the fish really like watching you carve the pots! It's good to keep them stimulated, try to imagine being in a glass tank your whole life. Now, if only we could hear their commentary.... goes something like this,..."naaa it's going to explode,.... (nick) no its not I like it,... (jeff) blow baby blow!"
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Beautiful carving. Love the result of the vase with ginkgoleaves and green glaze.
What’s your basic raku recipe?
Of all your pieces I like the dragonfly pitcher. The best raku and also best pottery I've ever seen. Then the fern urn. Thanks for sharing the art.
Thank you so much for the kind words.
You clearly have this Art thing down to an....Art. This is a great introduction to Raku that feels like a visit with a nice couple having a lovely day. Very accessible and shows cooperation skills and how skill with patience and human touch and breath combine to make such incredible pieces.
Thanks Keith - Appreciate the kind words.
So kool the dyi kiln! Pottery is great! Awesome you both work together so well.
Thanks John - That kiln has been a workhorse for many years! Stay Safe!
Merry Christmas.Excellent raku pottery video my friend.I enjoy it very much.Sifoutv Pottery
Great video. I actually visited your blog, regularly, several years ago, when I was building my Raku kiln. Mine is built from a steel garbage can, lined with the fiber blanket. I wanted it portable, as I take it in to my classroom to do occassional firings.
That copper glaze, is probably the most metallic result I've seen.
I love the Deco/ Nouveau aesthetic as well.
That's great Ben, I'd love to see some of the wares you've been making
absolutely love the cat supervisor....and the pottery demo its good too
Beautiful work great team work love it
You guys are all inspiring I have learnt some much from watching your videos the chopstick lip is fantastic love I just love the method of Raku
Lovely pieces - and so well organized, too.
Great teamwork I love it.. bless you guys..
Hi , could you tell me where to get one of Ruth's carving sticks? Thank you for your videos and sharing what you do😊
Hi Catherine, It's just one of those little hardwood sculpting tools you get in one of the 'Kemper' tools kits (usually comes with a sponge and what-not. Hers is almost worn to the nub - LOL
@@corvusmoonpottery hahaha, that explains why it looks so small
Incredible!!! You guys are a terrific team!! Thank you so much! P.S. I loved seeing your cat in the video! :-)
wow, that copper color. that is amazing
Just found your video. Amazing and very beautiful. Thanks for posting. Do you share your glaze recipes. That green and your crackle white are wonderful. Our studio does a couple of raku firings a year and it’s always nice to fry some new glazes. Thanks from Red Deer AB Canada
Hi Kathy,
You can visit:
facebook.com/groups/corvuspottery/
and I'll tell you all about them ;-)
Love your pottery. I don’t have Facebook. Thanks. I subscribed so can hardly wait to check out more videos. Never watched TH-cam so much. I’m bummed as our studio is not opening any time soon. Going to try some carving you make it look so easy. If not there are always leaves. Lol.
Stay safe.
Beautiful! Love he fish swimming frantically in the back...and of course your cat. :)
Beautiful. I am new to Raku, is the water dunking necessary to the whole process or can you leave your pots in the reduction cans until they completely cool?
You can leave them in reduction until they cool completely. Sometimes the amount of crazing on the white crackle pieces gets a little too abundant if left in reduction too long. Also the copper matte and luster colors tend to go wherever they want if left alone to cool.
Very nice. Going to make a Raku kiln this summer.
Good luck (be safe ;-) )
That was some terra fun, with fantastic results! I really like that you both work so well together. Hi from your newest subscriber in northern BC. :))
Thanks OTB, really appreciate the Sub!
Sure! You have a great channel. Thanks for subbing back, also much appreciated! :)
Hi, I/ we are new to pottery and I’m loving your work. I have a question... did you bisque first your pieces prior to glaze and Raku process? If so have you done a video regarding home bisque firing? Thanks
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Corvus Moon Pottery thank you....
Wow loved it!
Thanks Aleeta!
I REALLY like your little raku kiln and the chimney peephole. Is the fiber blanket pinned to the brick? Hard fire brick? The chinmey looks like regular brick The burner post is genius. I'm so doing that. I think I need a studio cat and a studio fishtank as well....
All of the bricks are regular brick. The ones making up the body of the kiln have a lot of shale in them and they do real well at high temperatures. The fiber blanket protects the face of the bricks because they are totally covered by it . The fiber blanket stiffens up after the first few firings so there's no need to pin it. Also the way the blanket is cut prevents it from sagging inward too much and I've used 'Ridgidizer' on it. - I have plans for this kiln on Etsy in a PDF - just look for Corvus Moon Pottery on Etsy.
Beautiful Work! I Subscribe, Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Richard
Great video. I wonder how you made the lid on that kiln. I think I would get burned somewhere along the line lol you two be careful please !!
Thanks for the concern Lisa, and thanks for watching.
Me gusta mucho grácias !!
Please explain why you plunge in water while SO hot. Do you use a Raku Clay or just regular Clay.
Hi Donna, in most cases we're using a copper bearing glaze that needs to be 'set' in order to have the colors stay the way they are. They will continue to change over a few minutes and might not look how we want them to if we don't stop them by 'quenching' them in water. The clay we're using is a heavily grogged, white raku earthenware clay
Lovely work, just learning pottery, I do china painting and working twords clay work. I see an open earthenware clay. does it have a name. so many it is hard to determine which to get. Your pieces have such defined lines between color and black. did you wax resist the artwork > is the black a glaze or carbon effect of the firing. VERY INSPIRING. ~~ THANKS/
Hi Cookie, The clay body we use for Raku is actually called "White Raku" from L&R specialties. It's a very wide-range firing clay but will vitrify at cone 6. We don't use wax to separate the colors, ,Ruth just takes her time with a smaller brush. All the black is from carbon reduction - Thank you!
Is there a way to find the glazes you use. I need that metalic red...
That's a very simple copper luster glaze (80 Gerstley Borate - 20 Custer Feldspar - 8 Copper Carbonate)
hello, your pieces are really interesting :) I make ceramics and I'm starting to study raku and watch and watch the video .. Can I ask you what you paint with enamel? and then in the photos at the end, we see the thickness of the veins of the leaves .. how is it possible if the enamel leaves? the smoke has no thickness - sorry for the bad English
Hi Francesco, I'll try to explain if I'm understanding correctly. The black leaves are carved into the surface by Ruth (see beginning of video). When we glaze the piece, we leave the leaves untouched by the glaze which makes them black with carbon because of the raku process.
@@corvusmoonpottery ... I hadn't considered that Ruth was working on the still soft piece. thank you for having replied!
What are the hoses coming out of your reduction buckets? Y’all are amazing btw! Totally love the kitties!
Nope just the metal handle attached to the old galvanized bucket (unless you're seeing the propane hose) - Thanks for watching!
Cute cat!
Beautiful!!
+Elisabeth Murray Thank you so much
🤣Bether I have wet gloves as a broken pot👍😁 nice video and beautiful results.
sou do Brasil.... Seu trabalho e lindo parabéns
sorry , had these been biscuit fired elsewhere or in same kiln ? have you just missed a step
Missed showing you a step in the video - yes. These were biscuit fired to ^04 in an electric kiln prior to doing the raku process.
Can you tell me what the copper glaze is? I’ve been looking for that. Thanks!
80% Gerstley Borate - 20% Custer Feldspar - 7-10% Copper Carbonate (Get it into reduction FAST!!)
@@corvusmoonpottery Thank you, thank you, thank you!
@@corvusmoonpottery I see my problem now. I was using the same basic recipe, but it was not nearly enough copper @ 2 - 2.5%. I would get some metallic effects but it was iffy. I’ll try this & hope it’s better. Will increasing the amount of copper make it more or less glossy?
Would be nice to see each tools you're using.
If you look for it, the fish really like watching you carve the pots! It's good to keep them stimulated, try to imagine being in a glass tank your whole life. Now, if only we could hear their commentary.... goes something like this,..."naaa it's going to explode,.... (nick) no its not I like it,... (jeff) blow baby blow!"
Very true! - They are Tilapia so I think they have bigger things to worry about - LOL
Beautiful! the cat mede me laugh...
"I can't believe it did that; it never does that!" = pottery??
I know, right? - I guess that was a pretty silly thing to say -LOL (Thanks for watching)