Hand made keepsake urn 'Raku' black

One of a kind work of art as no two raku fired cremation urns will be exactly alike. Traditional Raku processes are used to produce the beautiful glazing with its characteristic random raku crazing pattern, color, and the elegantly clean lines that are both calming and inspiring.

What is a raku cremation keepsake urn?
The Raku pottery tradition originated in Japan in the 16th century. It generally refers to a type of low-firing process that was inspired by traditional Japanese raku firing. Western-style raku usually involves removing urns from the kiln while at bright red heat and placing it into containers with combustible materials (leaves, straw or other organic material). The intense heat from the urn ignites the organic material, the container is sealed, and the smoke, flames, and oxygen deprived atmosphere create the unique colors and textures of Raku. The drastic thermal shock also produces cracking—known as crackling since it is deliberate.

Raku firing really is one of the most natural techniques that you can encounter in pottery. In raku firing, all of nature's elements are used, earth, fire, air, and water. The earth is used to make the urn, then it's put into a reduction chamber kiln, then plunged into water. The cold water halts the firing process.

The ashes are placed into the urn through an opening in the base. This can be sealed using transparent suitable sealant.

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