Jeff Blandford Gallery
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Raku

Raku is an area where I have extensive experience.  Having taught Raku at the Ox-Bow School of Art and Artists Residencies for about 7 year, hundreds and hundreds of firings have led to a greater understanding of the process and timing involved with each piece. 
Raku is a type of kiln and process. Things are pulled out of the kiln very quickly which has a unique affect on the pieces. Most other types of ceramics would shatter after being put through such stresses from the thermal shock. Originally a Japanese process, I utilize the American version of Raku. 


The glossy surfaces uses a glaze of mine, while the more matte surface has nothing but burned horse hair on them.  Two of the most popular styles I offer. 
Animal heads  |  Back Yard Clay  |  Bowls  |  Collaboration  |  Furniture  |  Glass  |  Gourd Forms  |  Horns
Installations  |  Large Scale  |  Lighting  |  Mini Vases  |  Mugs  |  Planters  |  Raku  |  Sculpture  |  Tile  |  Wood Fired

Jeff Blandford  | JeffBlandfordGallery@gmail.com  |  616.566.2335  |  240 Butler St., Saugatuck, MI 49453