tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3393740465996795163.post2597930849736541304..comments2024-03-28T18:56:38.364-07:00Comments on Tracey Broome : more rakuTracey Broomehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14560971496423789576noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3393740465996795163.post-66218263108212357592009-07-21T20:17:19.352-07:002009-07-21T20:17:19.352-07:00Tracey - thanks for your comments on my blog. I, ...Tracey - thanks for your comments on my blog. I, too, thought about building a kiln but didn't have the right space for it. I looked at buying a Geil (or similar) kiln, but didn't want to spend $20,000. The Olympic was small and affordable. I recently spoke with a potter at an art festival in Gainesville. He also has an Olympic Torchbearer. He puts posts over the flame hole as well. I'm going to try that when I fire next weekend (which is also the first firing of the kiln!). <br /><br />I see your daughter plays guitar. So do I. Tell her last month I bought a 2003 Les Paul Supreme. It sounds amazing!<br /><br />Thanks for the tips and let's keep in touch.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05216789084866135183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3393740465996795163.post-82961663960590470002009-07-21T13:46:45.511-07:002009-07-21T13:46:45.511-07:00Thank you for the explanation. I do not think that...Thank you for the explanation. I do not think that this word means so much. This is very surprising indeed. And thanks to separately for about.com.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3393740465996795163.post-91909838975636056632009-07-21T12:32:47.809-07:002009-07-21T12:32:47.809-07:00Vlad, here is a definition from about.com that wil...Vlad, here is a definition from about.com that will explain Raku easier than I can. I find it a hot, stinky, labor intensive process with most results unknown and sometimes hard to replicate, I love it! Glad to hear from you.<br /><br />Definition: Raku (noun) generally refers to a type of low-firing process that was inspired by traditional Japanese raku firing. Western-style raku usually involves removing pottery from the kiln while at bright red heat and placing it into containers with combustible materials. Once the materials ignite, the containers are closed. This produces an intense reduction atmosphere which effects the colors in glazes and clay bodies. The drastic thermal shock also produces cracking (known as crackling since it is deliberate).<br /><br />The original Japanese style of raku is an outgrowth from Buddhist influences in life and especially in the tea ceremonyTracey Broomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14560971496423789576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3393740465996795163.post-24188656897891138012009-07-21T10:45:23.545-07:002009-07-21T10:45:23.545-07:00I am almost a constant reader of your blog and I w...I am almost a constant reader of your blog and I would be like to know what mean "raku".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3393740465996795163.post-72130473389742989532009-07-21T10:15:05.703-07:002009-07-21T10:15:05.703-07:00Your flower pots are just beautiful. I am loving l...Your flower pots are just beautiful. I am loving learning all about your techniques on baskets and tile trays for your raku, those are so creative. I hope the trays and baskets work out.Linda Starrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04364078667554676592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3393740465996795163.post-30670875527376555642009-07-21T07:06:58.972-07:002009-07-21T07:06:58.972-07:00beautiful flower pots... there's a whole lotta...beautiful flower pots... there's a whole lotta cracking goin' on.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3393740465996795163.post-79890745623573418642009-07-21T06:25:18.267-07:002009-07-21T06:25:18.267-07:00I can be around. I need to go to CM and pay for so...I can be around. I need to go to CM and pay for some clay and I put those baskets in the kiln, I could pick them up. You want to meet tomorrow? Time?Tracey Broomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14560971496423789576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3393740465996795163.post-50994991366580252542009-07-21T05:59:38.425-07:002009-07-21T05:59:38.425-07:00beautiful work Tracey and great results!! i am tak...beautiful work Tracey and great results!! i am taking over Caroly's wed night class at claymakers, starting tomorrow.. you ever around on weds? i wouldn't mind picking your brain about teaching. xoLaura Farrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00599352350646443305noreply@blogger.com