Handmade whimsical ceramic Raku 'fat' ram.
SIZE: Large ram: 8cm(H) x 9cm(W) x 8cm(D)
 
PLEASE NOTE: The photos are guides and approximations only. Each piece is handmade and due to the unpredictable nature of the firing process involved, colour, style and crackle finish may vary slightly. Sizes vary marginally with each shape.
I will send photos of the options after purchase but if you would like to see the choices available before purchase please let me know.
 
ABOUT THE PROCESS
Raku is a traditional Japanese technique. A rustic if somewhat precarious technique using all of nature’s elements, earth, air, fire and water.The work is fired to a high temperature of almost 1000c in a gas fired kiln. It is then removed whilst still very hot and plunged into sawdust. The pieces catch fire and the carbon from the smoke infiltrates the cracks in the glaze. The pieces are then left to cool and then scrubbed clean with water. The result is a finish that is both unpredictable and beautiful.
 
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Andy lives in Cumbria, UK. He makes ceramic pieces inspired by the ancient traditional Japanese Raku technique. A rustic if somewhat precarious technique using all of nature’s elements, earth, air, fire and water.
The wonderfully free and unpredictable nature of this process is what drives Andy to produce beautifully tactile, rustic Raku pieces.
 
CARING FOR RAKU 
As with most handmade art, avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight. Not suitable for outdoors.