Kay Wolf
I received my Master Potter Certificate from Southwestern Community College in 2015. I have been throwing pottery for 12 years and my studio/gallery is on Hwy. 28 in Swain Co. Even though I make functional pieces such as plates, bowls, trays, and mugs, my favorite activity is making Raku vases. Each piece comes out of the kiln totally different, even while using the same glaze. Each is a unique piece of art.
Process for creating a Raku vase:
We open the Raku kiln when the temperature reaches 1950 degrees Fahrenheit. Carefully I pull out my piece. I place the pottery piece on a bed of sand with some newspaper under. I then put newspaper inside the piece. As quickly as possible I cover the piece with a can. This process smothers the fire and pulls oxygen from the glazed piece, creating unique color designs. A Raku fired vase.
Process for creating a Raku vase:
We open the Raku kiln when the temperature reaches 1950 degrees Fahrenheit. Carefully I pull out my piece. I place the pottery piece on a bed of sand with some newspaper under. I then put newspaper inside the piece. As quickly as possible I cover the piece with a can. This process smothers the fire and pulls oxygen from the glazed piece, creating unique color designs. A Raku fired vase.
