{"url":"https://folksy.com/items/8252795-raku-owl","title":"Raku Owl","price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","provider_name":"Folksy","description":"This is my unique Raku Owl \r\n\r\nDimensions: Height 6cm x 6cm wide approx.\r\n\r\nHandmade using a raku clay and the pinch pot method.  The features have been applied using  slip and defined with sculpting tools.  Once thoroughly dried it is bisque fired to 1000C - any rough edges are sanded before a raku glaze is applied. The smoked blackened area around the the base of the owl is a natural feature of the raku firing method.\r\n\r\nRAKU METHOD\r\nRaku is a rapid firing technique, adapted from an ancient Japanese firing. A small number of pieces are placed in a small gas fired kiln and fired up to around 1,000c, each piece is then individually taken out of the kiln red hot around 800c and placed in a bin of sawdust, wood shavings or newspaper which instantly combusts, the actual finish is then down to careful timing, longer in the air will give bigger heavier crazing, covering quickly leaves areas with no crazing but the crazing itself is very random and this gives each piece its own character. Finally remove pieces and drench in water and leave to cool before cleaning.\r\nSelf-adhesive cork has been applied to the base to protect surfaces.\r\n\r\nRAKU POTTERY IS DECORATIVE RATHER THAN FUNCTIONAL AND IS NOT FOOD SAFE.\r\n\r\nDue to the handmade nature and natural materials each piece is unique with subtle variations in size, shape, and finish.\r\n\r\nInspiration:  A lovely keepsake for someone special\r\n","brand":"Jane Loader Ceramics","product_id":8252795,"availability":"in stock","quantity":1,"product_expiration":"2026-07-12T08:39:02+00:00","images":["https://imagedelivery.net/0ObHXyjKhN5YJrtuYFSvjQ/i-dd5a8bf2-7026-4c9f-bbc8-16377175a307-raku-owl-jane-loader-ceramics/public"]}