Definition von raku im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch
A style of Japanese pottery, considered the traditional style for the pottery used in the Japanese tea ceremony
Originating in Japan, Raku is the process of special glazing and firing of clay in an atmosphere that encourages the spontaneous cracks, crackles and color variations unique to each piece created Materials within the kiln ignite to create the flash and crackle effects deeply sought after by the artist Raku clay and glazes are porous and fragile and are not meant for food preparation
porous earthenware originally made in Japan and associated with the Tea Ceremony Also the process of firing pottery to red heat and rapidly cooling in a pit or container of combustible material
in Western terminology, a low temperature firing technique usually below cone 06 involving a very rapid firing cycle, removal of ware with tongs from a red-hot kiln, normally reducing the ware in a fireproof container with dry organic combustibles for a variable short amount of time, and removal again with tongs and quenching to prevent re-oxidation
A lightening-like symbol that is used at the end of Attunements to separate the energies of the Master and student Most commonly used in the Usui/Tibetan and Raku Kai Traditions
Literally, "comfort" or "pleasure;" a type of ceramic ware that is lead-glazed and fired at low temperatures, and that traditionally is hand formed
Porous earthenware originally made in Japan, it is covered with a lead glaze, fired at very low temperature until the glaze melts, and then taken out with tongs and quickly cooled The clay is porous and soft, tends to be asymmetrical and is sometimes very organic in form The glazes are cracked and frequently lustrous or iridescent
An ancient Japanese art of adding materials such as straw, leaves or wood chips to earthenware during firing Below is a simple example - many times they are decorated before or after glazing Learn more about Raku Lustre or Luster Ware-Metallic oxide film applied after glazing and firing to produce pearly "lustrous" finish Majolica - A tin glazed earthenware noted for it's vibrant colors and three dimensional "all over" decoration Handles, spouts, and feet are almost always an extension of the body decoration, such as the twig handle on this pitcher Learn More About Majolica
A lightening-like symbol that is used at the end of attunements to seperate the energies of the Master and student Most commonly used in the Usui/Tibetan and Raku Kai Traditions
Porous earthenware originally made in Japan and associated with the Tea Ceremony It often has a scorched look: a result of the rapid cooling in combustible materials
Japanese low-fired ceramic ware produced in Kyoto by the Raku family; famous for tea bowls and food dishes for use in the tea ceremony; originated in the late 16th century; this term also applies to wares made by a wide variety of amateur and professional potters in the tea community
A kind of earthenware made in Japan, resembling Satsuma ware, but having a paler color
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() Raku means "enjoyment" in Japanese. A seal engraved with this word was marked on the early pieces. It was the title and seal used by 15 generations of potters.