Tree Limb Raku Ceramic Connector Bead Raku Jewelry Supply Handmade by MAKUstudio
If you're looking for something different, funky, eclectic or unusual you've found it! Got birds? This tree limb will look great with any of your nature inspired creations.
Use this funky handmade focal raku ceramic tree limb connector bead in your next knitting, felted, handbag, clothing, or jewelry design.
*I handmade this raku pendant out of clay
*Bisque fired, glazed,and raku fired in my studio
*Textured matte, satin; blue, purple, copper raku glaze colors; black from the firing process where there is no glaze
*Raku ceramic connector bead measures about 98 mm from the top loop to the bottom loop and 21 mm wide
*No hole; high temperature wire loops fired directly into clay, 2 on one side and 1 on the other
*Signed by the artist (that's me!) on the back "MAKU"
Thanks for looking! Hope you enjoy my art!
What is raku?:
Raku pottery was made long ago for Japanese tea ceremonies. It was modernized later into the process you see today. This involves taking a piece of pottery that has been bisque fired and glazed then firing it in a raku kiln (which my husband and I built ourselves). The piece is then fired to about 1800 degrees F and pulled out of the kiln while still red hot then placed in a reduction chamber containing organic materials such as newspaper, sawdust, leaves, etc. The materials catch on fire, the lid is put on and smoke is created. The fire wants oxygen to keep going and flames often shoot across a piece, pulling oxygen from the glaze. The smoke absorbs into the piece where there is no glaze creating the matte black color (a very unique characteristic of raku). It's so exciting and creates one of kind colors which are very hard to duplicate. Please note that raku is not food safe nor is it intended to hold liquid.
Caring for your raku piece:
Raku is fragile, please handle with care. Keep your raku in a air tight container or zippered bag when storing. Do not swim or leave your piece in water. Keep your piece out of direct sunlight, as it will affect the glaze. I wash my pieces very well, but on occasion you will see some ash residue that will rub off from the parts that are not glazed. This will come out of your clothing with no problem, but if it concerns you, you can paint clear nail polish on the back of a pendant.
If you're looking for something different, funky, eclectic or unusual you've found it! Got birds? This tree limb will look great with any of your nature inspired creations.
Use this funky handmade focal raku ceramic tree limb connector bead in your next knitting, felted, handbag, clothing, or jewelry design.
*I handmade this raku pendant out of clay
*Bisque fired, glazed,and raku fired in my studio
*Textured matte, satin; blue, purple, copper raku glaze colors; black from the firing process where there is no glaze
*Raku ceramic connector bead measures about 98 mm from the top loop to the bottom loop and 21 mm wide
*No hole; high temperature wire loops fired directly into clay, 2 on one side and 1 on the other
*Signed by the artist (that's me!) on the back "MAKU"
Thanks for looking! Hope you enjoy my art!
What is raku?:
Raku pottery was made long ago for Japanese tea ceremonies. It was modernized later into the process you see today. This involves taking a piece of pottery that has been bisque fired and glazed then firing it in a raku kiln (which my husband and I built ourselves). The piece is then fired to about 1800 degrees F and pulled out of the kiln while still red hot then placed in a reduction chamber containing organic materials such as newspaper, sawdust, leaves, etc. The materials catch on fire, the lid is put on and smoke is created. The fire wants oxygen to keep going and flames often shoot across a piece, pulling oxygen from the glaze. The smoke absorbs into the piece where there is no glaze creating the matte black color (a very unique characteristic of raku). It's so exciting and creates one of kind colors which are very hard to duplicate. Please note that raku is not food safe nor is it intended to hold liquid.
Caring for your raku piece:
Raku is fragile, please handle with care. Keep your raku in a air tight container or zippered bag when storing. Do not swim or leave your piece in water. Keep your piece out of direct sunlight, as it will affect the glaze. I wash my pieces very well, but on occasion you will see some ash residue that will rub off from the parts that are not glazed. This will come out of your clothing with no problem, but if it concerns you, you can paint clear nail polish on the back of a pendant.
If you're looking for something different, funky, eclectic or unusual you've found it! Got birds? This tree limb will look great with any of your nature inspired creations.
Use this funky handmade focal raku ceramic tree limb connector bead in your next knitting, felted, handbag, clothing, or jewelry design.
*I handmade this raku pendant out of clay
*Bisque fired, glazed,and raku fired in my studio
*Textured matte, satin; blue, purple, copper raku glaze colors; black from the firing process where there is no glaze
*Raku ceramic connector bead measures about 98 mm from the top loop to the bottom loop and 21 mm wide
*No hole; high temperature wire loops fired directly into clay, 2 on one side and 1 on the other
*Signed by the artist (that's me!) on the back "MAKU"
Thanks for looking! Hope you enjoy my art!
What is raku?:
Raku pottery was made long ago for Japanese tea ceremonies. It was modernized later into the process you see today. This involves taking a piece of pottery that has been bisque fired and glazed then firing it in a raku kiln (which my husband and I built ourselves). The piece is then fired to about 1800 degrees F and pulled out of the kiln while still red hot then placed in a reduction chamber containing organic materials such as newspaper, sawdust, leaves, etc. The materials catch on fire, the lid is put on and smoke is created. The fire wants oxygen to keep going and flames often shoot across a piece, pulling oxygen from the glaze. The smoke absorbs into the piece where there is no glaze creating the matte black color (a very unique characteristic of raku). It's so exciting and creates one of kind colors which are very hard to duplicate. Please note that raku is not food safe nor is it intended to hold liquid.
Caring for your raku piece:
Raku is fragile, please handle with care. Keep your raku in a air tight container or zippered bag when storing. Do not swim or leave your piece in water. Keep your piece out of direct sunlight, as it will affect the glaze. I wash my pieces very well, but on occasion you will see some ash residue that will rub off from the parts that are not glazed. This will come out of your clothing with no problem, but if it concerns you, you can paint clear nail polish on the back of a pendant.