Here’s how we built our Raku kiln 🔥👨‍🚒 test firing complete, we are ready for the first full firing 😃👍 . . #pottery #kiln #raku #rakukiln #rakupottery | Black Star Ceramics

Raku Firing in a Trash Can Kiln: Step-by-Step. 1️⃣ Start by glazing your bisqued pottery. I use a copper carbonate-based glaze for those rich, unpredictable effects. 2️⃣ Fire your kiln (a trash can lined with ceramic fiber) to around 1850°F, or cone 06. 3️⃣ When the glaze hits maturity, use metal tongs to carefully remove the glowing red-hot pieces. 4️⃣ Transfer them immediately into a reduction chamber filled with shredded newspaper. 5️⃣ Seal the lid quickly to trap the smoke. This is where the

Jishan mother-of-pearl lacquer ware techniques have been recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage in China. This intricate craftsmanship uses carefully chosen materials such as natural lacquer, mother-of-pearl, as well as gold, silver, and copper. Each piece is meticulously crafted through numerous complex steps. #chineseintangibleculturalheritage #intangibleculturalheritage #heritage #amazingChina #amazingChinesepeople | wowourheritage