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	RAKU, An Asian Diner
		Raku, his latest dream, is another in his list of successes, attracting patrons who willingly stand in line for this casual, informal "Asian diner." If Mark builds it, they will come.
		Now he has done the same thing with Raku, whose name by the way means happiness or pleasure and is also the name of a 15th century pottery school in Japan—so like Mark to blend culture, history and food together.
		The second Raku opens in Bethesda, Maryland, in Fall, 1996, and promises to be as equally well-received.
	www.globalgourmet.com /food/egg/egg1096/raku.html (1280 words)

	RAKU WARE
		The Raku Museum is the unique specialisitic museum of Raku ware exhibiting a collection of Raku pieces handed down by the Raku family, a ceramic dynasty of 450 years' history and making further studies on this subject.
		The origin of 'Raku' ware, which is now known worldwide rather as a ceramic techinique, was founded by Raku Chojiro in the 16th century Japan to be transmitted up to the present through the 15 generations of Raku potters as a unique ceramic tradition.
		This home page is to give the introduction of the history and the artistic developments of Raku ware starting from the founder, Chojiro, to the present 15th generation Kichizaemon and to inform you of coming exhibitions at the Raku Museum.
	www.raku-yaki.or.jp (0 words)

	RAKU-YAKI Menu - EY Net Japanese Pottery Primer
		Raku ware, which originated in the 16th century, is a low-fired ceramic ware made in Kyoto by the Raku Family, a family dynasty that is respected for its outstanding tea bowls and tableware (for use in the tea ceremony).
		Raku ware also refers to ceramics made by amateur and professional potters in the tea community.
		Chojiro went on to became the originator of Raku in the early Momoyama period (1573-1603) in Kyoto.
	www.e-yakimono.net /guide/html/raku-yaki.html (220 words)

	Pottery - Raku
		Raku, as a method of producing pottery, first appeared in Japan in the late sixteenth century with the potter Chojiro.
		Raku was brought to the attention of the western world by Bernard Leach.
		When the glazed pots have dried, often by putting them on top of the raku kiln while the previous load is firing, they are fired in a home-made propane "top hat" fibre kiln until the glazes melt and smooth out, although sometimes ware is deliberately under or over-fired to obtain textured or cratered surfaces.
	www.lockettpots.uklinux.net /pottery/raku.php (579 words)

	Hawaii Craftsmen - Programs - Raku Ho'olaule'a
		Raku Ho`olaule`a, is an annual community Raku ceramics workshop and camp out, preceded by an Urasenke tea bowl workshop, a public demonstration of the construction of a clay piece, a slide lecture and a reception for the guest artist.
		Raku Ho`olaule`a, a weekend ceramics workshop held at Kualoa Park on the Windward Side of Oahu is enhanced by the presence of a nationally or internationally known potter who works with the participants.
		For those working in their studios in isolation from each other, the Raku Ho`olaule`a is a chance to mingle with prominent raku artists and each other for a weekend of sharing and collaboration in a relaxed, non-competitive setting.
	www.hawaiicraftsmen.org /programs_raku.htm (343 words)

	What is Raku Pottery?
		Raku pottery is created with a specific ceramic firing process that uses both fire and smoke to create unique patterns and designs.
		The raku firing process requires a special raku kiln that is fueled by propane and reaches temperatures of about 1800°F (about 982°C).
		The raku pottery is capable of withstanding these high temperatures and the fire within the can because it is made from a special type of clay that is capable of withstanding thermal shock.
	www.wisegeek.com /what-is-raku-pottery.htm (374 words)

	Raku
		The main characteristics of the original Raku tea bowls were simplicity of forms and absence of decoration in a perfect harmony with the spirit of the tea ceremony.
		Raku is a pottery firing technique that uses fire and smoke to create unique patterns on the glaze.
		The Raku firing technique differs from almost all other pottery techniques in which the pieces are loaded in a cold kiln and slowly fired until the desired temperature is reached.
	www.mediterranean-interiors.com /raku.htm (443 words)

	Raku (Site not responding. Last check: )
		While raku firing needs to be supervised by someone who is skilled, it is great fun and, when demonstrated, never fails to attract a crowd.
		The pottery obtained by the western raku process, is always quite porous and the glaze is often purposely cracked and/or pitted.
		In Japan, raku is used to make teacups for their tea ceremonies so they are processed in a way that makes them suitable for that use.
	www.frogpondpottery.com /pottalk/raku.htm (362 words)

	fine raku pottery (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Raku pottery started in Japan during the 16th century with tea bowls made by an artisan named Chojiro for the tea ceremony.
		The Process of making raku pottery starts with a lump of clay that is formed into a shape and dried.
		Because of the nature of Raku, it is not intended for use with food or liquids.
	www.northeasternfolkart.com /raku.htm (212 words)

	raku (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Raku (pronounced ra-koo), is a Japanese word which means enjoyment and pleasure.
		Raku is a low temperature technique for firing porous clay pieces.
		Raku looks best when it’s well lit, but avoid direct sunlight as it will dull the glaze coloring over time.
	www.villagepottery.cc /raku.htm (180 words)

	Raku
		Raku firing and glaze was based on the san cai wares that were being produced at the time, within the Kyoto region.
		he characteristics of original Chorjiro Raku tea bowls was their exclusive use of monochrome fl or red glazes (a contrast from the bright colors of the san cai which was it's predecessor) and a unique quiet aesthetic which is derived from Zen Buddhism, nature, simplicity and Taoism.
		Raku wares were hand-formed rather than thrown on the wheel as well.
	www.rakurakutei.com /raku.html (171 words)

	Raku Ware Gallery
		Raku originated with the Japanese Tea-masters because of its practicability for tea bowls.
		The Japanese character for Raku ranges in meaning from ease, comfort, or enjoyment, to happiness.
		Raku pieces will "sweat", use a plastic baggy liner or a small glass jar inside to keep cut flowers in water.
	www.potterybybarisof.com /Raku_Ware_Gallery.html (327 words)

	Raku for You - About Raku
		The story of raku pottery and its significance in the cultural life of Japan cannot be told in a few brief paragraphs.
		The rich historical significance of raku for the Japanese people derives from its role at the heart of one of Japan’s most important cultural traditions, as well as from its influence on the revival of Japanese ceramics.
		Although Chojiro was the potter who originated the raku ware, it is Rikyu whose name is most often associated with it because, as Japan’s most famous Tea Master and the one who valued it so highly, it is he who made it famous.
	www.rakuforyou.com /about.html (1780 words)

	Raku pots
		Raku is a process for firing pottery, developed in 16th century Japan.
		In the ancient Raku tradition, the Gwinups's fire their pots in a small kiln one at a time.
		The Raku pots are then removed from the kiln while still red hot and placed in a pit of sawdust and covered so that the combustibles cannot burn freely.
	www.bluesprucepottery.com /raku.htm (225 words)

	Raku @ Hesketh Potters Lewes Sussex : Wheels & Kilns, Clay, Glazes, Tools, Gallery & News
		During the firing process the temperature is carefully controlled by adjusting the gas and lifting the lid, this helps to settle the glaze on the pot before the pot is reduced at the next stage.
		Raku is a random process and it is very difficult to predict the pattern, effect and often the colour of the resulting pot.
		The finished Raku pot (as you can see on the left) has a mixture of the greens and browns of the glaze and has reduced inside to form copper.
	www.heskethps.co.uk /raku/index.html (419 words)

	Raku Pottery
		Ceramic artist, Betty Printy, has been conducting workshops on the firing of Raku pottery and producing Raku pottery for sale in her gallery in Bentonsport for the last ten years.
		Raku is a process that dates back to 1573 A.D. in Japan.
		Raku Pottery Workshops are held at Iron and Lace on the first Saturday of May, July, and September.
	www.ironandlace.com /Raku.htm (235 words)

	MiyA Pottery: Raku (Site not responding. Last check: )
		RAKU is a firing technique that was developed in 16th century Japan for the Japanese tea ceremony.
		While our RAKU pottery uses glazes that are lead-free and safe for functional use, it is more porous and less watertight than stoneware and perhaps best appreciated as decorative ware.
		RAKU should be hand-washed delicately and kept away from extreme temperatures.
	www.miyapottery.com /raku.htm (281 words)

	Claygirl of California...Raku/Pit Fire
		Raku or "happy circumstance" as it is sometimes known in the West, has a very different connotation in Japan.
		If this is the first Raku firing of the day, the Raku kiln needs to be brought to temperature as well as the pottery you are about to Raku slowly and evenly.
		Raku, in Western culture, is translated to mean "happy circumstance" in that each and every time you Raku your pottery, you will get a different result.
	www.claygirl.com /raku.html (2103 words)

	Raku Style Tea Ceremony Bowls by Wada Tozan
		Having trained for years in enamel brushwork, the artist would have to forget all the lessons of the past and start all over again with only a piece of clay in his hands, a bare tabletop, and a vision in his mind to guide him.
		Raku requires complete concentration - from kneading the clay to firing the bowl.
		Once glazed and dried, Raku bowls are low-fired in a charcoal burning kiln made especially for Raku firing.
	www.2000cranes.com /artists_Kotoura/profile/Raku_Feature_Story.htm (936 words)

	A (Very) Short Course in Raku (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Raku firing as practiced in America is the result of work by Bernard Leach, and continued by Paul Soldner and others in the 1950’s.
		Raku work is valued for the unique colors and for the dramatic way in which it is fired.
		Raku pieces are not fully vitrified and may not be as strong as ware fired to cone six, or cone ten.
	home.earthlink.net /~crookedtreepots/id14.html (4808 words)

	American Raku
		Furthermore, the speed at which raku could be made allowed spontaneity and opened the way to the creation of new shapes that capitalized on the new freedom from the rigid control of the older utilitarian high-temperature tradition.
		Raku, in contrast, emphasizes asymmetry, the beauty of the accidental and the spontaneous, and the value of, and appreciation for, organic naturalness undominated or completely controlled by us.
		Raku can offer us a deeper understanding of the qualities in pottery that are of a more spiritual nature and of pots made by people willing and able to create objects that have meaning as well as function.
	www.paulsoldner.com /writings/American_Raku.html (1972 words)

	Sheila Giddens -- Working with Raku
		Raku is a Japanese inspired method for firing clay that creates unpredictable smoke patterns and spectacular metallic and crackle effects in the glazes.
		Sheila Giddens started working in Raku six years ago when she was introduced to the process by a friend.
		She enjoys the spontaneity of Raku and says, "I particularly like the effect of sparkling sawdust on the top and inside of the pieces when they are blazing." She describes Raku as having "exotic endings".
	www.artshow.com /interviews/giddens (279 words)

	=Raku Art Inc. - Work by William K. Turner= Raku Fired Ceramics for your home decor.
		I feel the piece (or shape) is the canvas for my raku which is painted by fire.
		Copper Matte raku is the hardest raku process to do and I am one of the best in the world.
		Raku Art is set up to sell wholesale to qualified galleries and gift stores.
	www.raku-art.com (0 words)

	Raku Low Fire Stoneware International Artists and Artisans Raku
		Mary's ultimate goal is to bring awareness to the preservation of the coral reefs and to support groups that endeavour to do so.
		Mary Diddle is most well known for her variety of magnificent Raku bowls.
		Besides the bowls, for which she is most well known, Mary also creates wonderful vases, cups and fascinating wall art to fit every home and budget.
	www.artspace2000.com /international_artists_and_artisans/raku_gallery1.htm (0 words)

	Ultralight Sleeping Bag Meets Lightweight Jacket, The Raku from Nunatak.
		It has warm sleeves and a deep hood plus an openable foot box, making the Raku a fully functional hybrid between an insulated down suit and a 3 season sleeping bag.
		The sleeves on the fully baffled Raku can be pulled inside to create a draft collar for greater warmth sleeping.
		We also offer the Raku with numerous custom options, including differentially cut 0 and -30 degree F versions.
	www.nunatakusa.com /Sleeping_Bag_Raku.htm (270 words)

	Steven Branfman's Raku FAQ
		To briefly describe the raku process we must understand that most all other types of pottery are loaded into a cold kiln where the firing proceeds slowly until the desired temperature is reached.
		In raku, the pieces may be loaded into a cold kiln but are often preheated and loaded into a hot kiln.
		Raku firing greenware is a sure way to line the bottom of your kiln with shards.
	users.lmi.net /~drewid/raku_faq.html (3175 words)

	Raku Pottery Techniques of Linda Rogers
		Raku is an ancient technique developed by a Japanese family in the seventeenth century.
		My pieces are removed from the gas kiln after being fired to 1850 degrees while red-hot and placed on combustible material then covered with a garbage can to allow for chemical changes to occur.
		Raku is not food safe nor is it water tight.
	www.desertreef.com /FineArts/Raku_Pottery.htm (228 words)

	Lynn Dee Studios : Raku History
		Raku then became the name of the family that produced the wares.
		The Raku family is now in it's 15th generation of continuous potters.
		Raku began with the making of the very first Raku tea bowl.
	www.lynndeestudios.com /rakufiring.htm (162 words)

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