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Gourd Weaving
Posted by: sealbrecht | Jul 14, 2008 (6:16 p.m.)
Working with gourds is a wonderful experience. Each gourd talks to me in very different ways. I am starting on a piece right now and I am not totally sure what direction I am going. In my mind I see something but I have not figured out how to do ...
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Weaving a Raku Basket
Posted by: sealbrecht | Jul 14, 2008 (6:05 p.m.)
This particular piece started as a slab of clay. I worked around a mold to help me keep the shape as I was working with the clay. It is always exciting to see something come together as you work. Many times I start with a general idea ...
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Raku Firing
Posted by: sealbrecht | Jul 14, 2008 (6:05 p.m.)
Recently I had a friend suggest I describe my Raku firing and the process I use in creating my pieces. I thought I would start with my Raku firing. Raku is a primitive firing process. It was originally used by the japanese tea masters. Raku is fired ...