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Raku vs Utility Glazed Products

Barbara especially loves the raku process and it's unique effects. Above is one of her frogs taken out at about 1700°, placed on combustible material and put into reduction to create a sheen and a variety of effects. Raku items are porous due to the lower firing temperatures.  Barbara uses a process that makes these products water tight for plants, but they are not for food or beverage use. Mugs, bowls, plates and other food safe products are glazed with food safe glazes and fired to appropriate temperatures for the type of clay used.

A ceramic frog figurine with a textured, multicolored glaze, sitting in a small dish.
Ceramic vase with abstract black lines and green glass accents.
A decorative ceramic vase with an open circular center, holding dried pink flowers and leaves, placed on a light blue table against a plain wall.
Decorative ceramic vase with the text '50th' inside a heart, featuring a crackle glaze design, placed on a red textured surface.
A woman with curly gray hair and glasses working with clay in a pottery studio. She is wearing a beige apron and green shirt, and is using a pottery wheel to shape a tall vase. Various tools and containers are visible around her.
Small black ceramic bowl with a gold rim, placed on a light-colored surface.
Decorative glass vase with a textured, multicolored pattern and a dark opening, placed on a reflective black surface beside a wall.
An outdoor craft fair booth with pottery decorated for Christmas, including a Christmas tree, ornaments, and festive decorations. The booth has a table with a red tablecloth displaying various pottery items, a banner that reads 'Pottery LLC,' and she
A round ceramic vase with a narrow opening, glazed in earthy brown and reddish tones, placed on a light-colored surface.
A ceramic bowl with a glossy glaze finish, featuring blue, green, and brown tones, placed on a light-colored surface.