”Raku Firing Process” – I have been working with the raku technique for more than 30 years and I am deeply fascinated by this unrestrained method with its origins in 16th century Japan. The raku pieces are created in a kiln that is fired with wood until the temperature has risen to 900 or 1000° C. The glaze melts in a relatively quick process and the red-hot wares are put into a container with damp sawdust or leaves; where they are treated to a post fire reduction phase. This makes the glaze crackle and gives the raku pieces its very special character.