Raku Research 

Do some initial research on Raku origins and techniques. Go to the following site and work through at least 3 individual raku artist sites. Once you link to an artist’s site you will need to navigate to find the definition of RAKU and to see his/her raku work. It might be under “gallery” or “portfolio.”  Many of the artists in these sites have succinct descriptions of raku. Some even have videos of the process. (If you cannot find enough examples through this site let me know and I will send you more links)

check this portfolio out: Naked Raku?!?!?!

General Reference here

The Spruce info on Raku

Ceramic Arts Network info on Raku

Madstone Raku

Answer the following questions:

Where does Raku originate from?

16th-century Kyōto

What IS Raku? What is the basic process of a Raku firing?

Raku generally refers to a type of low-firing process that was inspired by traditional Japanese raku firing. Western-style raku usually involves removing pottery from the kiln while at bright red heat and placing it into containers with combustible materials. 

What is the danger to your clay during a Raku firing (there may be more than one answer to this…)

Clay Inhaling all clay materials, especially silica, can damage the lungs. All clayey bodies contain some free crystalline silica which can scar lung tissue and cause irreversible loss of respiratory capacity.

What is the danger to the people firing a Raku kiln?

Fuels produce carbon monoxide and other combustion gasses.