This one is a BEAUTY!
Steve threw this jar on the wheel. It is about 8-⅞ inches tall and 4-⅝ inches in diameter.
After bisque firing, the body and the lid of this jar was glazed with a wonderful blue crackle glaze, that Steve makes. The area around the lid and the foot were left unglazed. The impressed details enhanced with gold acrylic paint
The jar is then placed in a hotsell specially built raku kiln and heated until the glaze has melted, about 1800 degrees. Still glowing with intense heat, it is removed from the kiln. This thermal shock causes the glaze to crackle.
Next the jar is placed into a container of sawdust. The sawdust ignites and produces a smoky atmosphere where carbon is absorbed into the unglazed clay and the crackled glaze.
Each piece has its own distinct crackle pattern and is unique in the way the carbon darkens the clay.
There are 3 felt pads on the bottom of the jar to protect your furniture.
This jar is meant to be displayed for visual enjoyment. It would make a distinctive artful addition to your raku collection.
Some of our customers do use these jars as pet urns. This jar holds about 3-¼ cups .
If you want to send this as a gift, we will wrap it for you in colorful tissue paper and tie a ribbon around it. We are also happy to include a personal message from you.
Product code: Blue crackle ceramic raku Jar, Art hotsell Pottery, Jar, Lidded jar, handmade, small urn