Black teabowl (raku style firing)
I made this at the University of Oregon, where I taught a course on teabowls from the raku tradition. It was formed by pinching and then trimming by hand.
I developed this black glaze using some local clay. It was fired in a top hat gas kiln. I pulled the bowl out once the glaze had melted. It then went into a metal bucket with a couple of sheets of newspaper to create a reducing environment.
It feels soft and low fired. It is more fragile than a high fired stoneware bowl but is food safe and will stand much use. I wash these by hand rather than the dishwasher.
Matcha tea looks fabulous in contrast to this traditional black glaze.
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Dimensions: Approximately 3.5” tall x 5.5” wide
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I use USPS and UPS and send tracking information after shipping each order.
I ship internationally; it’s no problem, but it may require extra postage. It’s hard to estimate as it changes from country to country. For international orders, I will contact you if there is a discrepancy between what you pay and the actual cost.
I made this at the University of Oregon, where I taught a course on teabowls from the raku tradition. It was formed by pinching and then trimming by hand.
I developed this black glaze using some local clay. It was fired in a top hat gas kiln. I pulled the bowl out once the glaze had melted. It then went into a metal bucket with a couple of sheets of newspaper to create a reducing environment.
It feels soft and low fired. It is more fragile than a high fired stoneware bowl but is food safe and will stand much use. I wash these by hand rather than the dishwasher.
Matcha tea looks fabulous in contrast to this traditional black glaze.
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Dimensions: Approximately 3.5” tall x 5.5” wide
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I use USPS and UPS and send tracking information after shipping each order.
I ship internationally; it’s no problem, but it may require extra postage. It’s hard to estimate as it changes from country to country. For international orders, I will contact you if there is a discrepancy between what you pay and the actual cost.
I made this at the University of Oregon, where I taught a course on teabowls from the raku tradition. It was formed by pinching and then trimming by hand.
I developed this black glaze using some local clay. It was fired in a top hat gas kiln. I pulled the bowl out once the glaze had melted. It then went into a metal bucket with a couple of sheets of newspaper to create a reducing environment.
It feels soft and low fired. It is more fragile than a high fired stoneware bowl but is food safe and will stand much use. I wash these by hand rather than the dishwasher.
Matcha tea looks fabulous in contrast to this traditional black glaze.
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Dimensions: Approximately 3.5” tall x 5.5” wide
*
I use USPS and UPS and send tracking information after shipping each order.
I ship internationally; it’s no problem, but it may require extra postage. It’s hard to estimate as it changes from country to country. For international orders, I will contact you if there is a discrepancy between what you pay and the actual cost.