{"url":"https://folksy.com/items/8256236-raku-fish-wall-art","title":"Raku fish wall-art","price":24.0,"currency_code":"GBP","provider_name":"Folksy","description":"This is my unique raku copper effect decorative wall-art.\r\n\r\nDimensions: Oval shape 13.5cm height  x 9cm width 6mm depth approx\r\n\r\nThis plaque has been made using a raku clay and the slab-work method using an Indian carved stamp.   Once it's thoroughly dried out it's bisque fired to 1000C - any rough edges are sanded before a raku glaze is applied. The smoked blackened area around the edges is a natural feature of the raku firing method and has been enhanced with Indian Ink.\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 combust, 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\n\r\nSelf-adhesive cork has been applied 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\n","brand":"Jane Loader Ceramics","product_id":8256236,"availability":"in stock","quantity":1,"product_expiration":"2026-07-12T08:39:02+00:00","images":["https://imagedelivery.net/0ObHXyjKhN5YJrtuYFSvjQ/i-940b0921-e5f9-4a3e-8765-e1991d851c4c-raku-fish-wall-art-jane-loader-ceramics/public","https://imagedelivery.net/0ObHXyjKhN5YJrtuYFSvjQ/i-9154dcb8-23ed-4c5b-8d93-8c5199a6db9e-raku-fish-wall-art-jane-loader-ceramics/public"]}