Raku Lampwork Rocks
Raku is normally a technique used for pottery and ceramics, especially bowls and pots. But, this same technique can be used for making lampwork glass beads.
From Gary Ferguson:
Raku is a method of firing pottery (see pictures below). Each piece is fired in a kiln until the piece reaches about 1800 F. The piece is removed, with tongs, while red hot and place in a metal can with a combustible material, like paper or sawdust. The combustible material ignites and the fire and smoke react with the glaze to create very unique and unpredictable colors, lusters, and patterns.
This extra firing is how lampwork artist D.D. Hess creates a raku affect on her lampwork beads. Pictured as some wonderful green swirly ones she made that I can’t wait to string up into something fabulous.
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2 opinions for Raku Lampwork Rocks
kevin
Aug 3, 2007 at 5:11 pm
That is a really interesting piece, I have never heard of this technique before.
Baby Girl
Aug 4, 2007 at 9:40 pm
Those are some exotic beads :p
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