Inspired by Nature Raku Hand Built Ceramic Gallery by Elena Miller

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To fully understand the Raku Firing Process, one would have to delve into and study Japanese culture. Raku is deeply
associated and intertwined with the ancient Japanese tea ceremony. Serving and drinking tea using Raku fired bowls is
an age old “happening” that is still performed in some areas of Japan. Tradition, religion, attitude and philosophy of life
are all integral parts of the process.
The Raku Firing Process involves a special kiln, that can be raised and lowered over the pieces to be fired. Raku glazes
contain a lot of copper that gives the fired pieces: green, red, blue and copper shades. The temperature is rather
quickly run up to about 1800-2000 degrees F and then the kiln is raised, revealing red hot pieces standing there. The
piece then placed in a bucket containing combustible materials. As soon as the red hot piece comes in contact with the
combustible materials, spontaneous combustion occurs. The lid is put over the can tightly in order to make reduction
atmosphere and let the flames seek for the oxygen removing it from the glaze and clay body of the piece. The result is
black clay body and very interesting colors on the piece. Depending on the type of combustible materials, the glaze
composition and the time in the can, no two pieces of Raku will ever be the same. It 's like Christmas! After the piece is
removed from the can and sprinkled with water and the colors are then “set”.
Raku ceramics by their creative process and their very nature serve only for decorative purposes and are not intended to
be used for food or tea !

SUNFLOWER
NOT FOR SALE

"Integration" Thrown on the wheel and altered, multi-layered
glazing, naked-raku process, fired multiple times in electric
and raku kilns; pedestal is hand-built from walnut wood,
altered to fit the bowl. Designed by Elena Miller. Wood
work is done by wood artist Gregg Straitmatter. NOT FOR
SALE

Elena and her teacher
and a friend LisaPaytes
creating magic..

Raku Glaze Alkaline Blue	Frit 3110 70 Gerstley Borate 5 Flint (Silica) 10 Soda Ash 10 EPK 5 Copper Carbonate 3	Turquoise where thick Yellow where very thin
Basic White Crackle	Gerstley Borate 65 Tennessee Ball Clay 5 Nepheline Syenite 15 Tin Oxide 10 Flint 5	Apply it thick and you will get a nice bright, opaque white
Gun Metal	Gerstley Borate 3 parts Nepheline Syenite 1 part Copper Carbonate 3 parts Red Iron Oxide 3 parts	Rich Oranges Greens & Purples
Hawaiian Blue	Gerstley Borate 80 Bone Ash 20 Copper Carbonate 10 Cobalt Oxide 5 Tin Oxide 2.6	Matt, Nice Blue to Copper Flashing, Glossy at higher temperatures.
Naked Raku Chip n Slip Glaze	Fire clay 40 #6 Tile clay 30 Custer feldspar 10 Grog ( 28 mesh) from 10 to 20 Ferro Fritt 3110 70 Gerstly Borate 30	Apply one coat, consistency like thick sour cream. Removes easily. Produces interesting designs. Glaze mix should be very thin like milk. One coat application.

My favorite Raku Glazes

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“Celebrating Life”; hand-built from
slabs, multiple glazing; , raku fire.d NOT
FOR SALE

"Terra Firma Family”: hand-built; multi-media, raku firing. Not for Sale

Raku Ceramic Gallery

code

c21

Japanese Kimonos

These kimonos are hand built from slabs. Multi-layered
reduction-fired glazes were applied to achieve visual depth and
texture allowing light refraction in a unique way. Firing method:
raku.Tall Kimono: 12.5" tall and 10.5" wide Small Kimono: 10"
tall and 9" wide. Kimonos are priced per set.

$270.00

Price:

code

c22

Night Vibrations Wall Mural

Night Vibrations Mural is hand built from slabls. The tiles are
embedded with wire screens and paper clay applications to add
volume and dynamic movement to the mural. Raku fired. The mural
is framed in a nice metal frame that compliments the work. It is
fairly heavy and large.

Price:

$520.00

		TREE BARK WALL HANGING KIMONO
	c24


This kimonois hand built from slabs which were impressed on a handmade tree bark mold. Reduction-fired glaze was wipped off after application to achieve visual depth and texture allowing to refract light in a unique way. Size: 6.5" tall and 6.5" wide. This sculptures will be a unique gift and a beautiful addition to your home decor. $45.00


				$45.00
			Price:

Volcano Vase

C10

code

This vase is hand-built from coils and heavily
textured. This organic nature inspired vessel
represents volcanic craters and the ability of nature
to create beautiful forms symbolizing harmony.
Multi-layered glazing is applied to create depth and
movement in this organic form. Raku fired.
Dimensions: 7" tall x6.5"in diameter .

$65.00


	code
		C16
			Blue Coral Bowl



This vessel is wheel-thrown and altered . It is inspired by the rich shapes found deep under the sea. multi-layered slips and glazing, raku firing. Dimensions: 8.5" in diameter x 3" tall.

				$67.00

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		c28	Peacock Bottle


This bottle is thrown on the wheel. Peacock feathers were incised and painted with under-glaze. White crackle glaze was applied. Raku fired. Dimensions: 8" tall x5"in diameter.


				$67.00

			Wall Art. Ceramic Raku Butterfly Heart
	code
		c78



This raku heart is gorgeous. I used one of my favorite glaze recipe that I personally made . It came out with a wonderful color range. It illuminates blue and copper glow with a faint red, purple and gold. But still, the photos just don't do the justice! The heart is hand built. The butterfly comes out of the heart symbolizing the person with light and happy nature. The heart hit is hollow inside, it has a hole in the back designed to fit a screw or a nail so that you can hang it on the wall and enjoy! The heart is 8" by 8 ". It is signed in the back.


				$85.00