Videos of the raku process can be seen here on Ri's instagram  and facebook pages @ri_creations

The 
​creation 
of
beautiful
art.

Ri hand builds using Raku clay which can handle the thermal shock involved in the firing process of her work. After making the work, it is bisque fired and then glazed and Raku fired to 1000 degrees. It is removed from the kiln glowing hot and placed into metal bins for reduction. 

Decoration

The use of coloured terra-sigillata and feathers, sugar and horsehair leave imprints when burned onto the hot surface - creating unique pieces of art. 

Alternative Firings 

Ri prefers alternative firings to create unique surface designs .
​Raku, pit firings and the use of soluble salts are one such methodology that she is exploring