RAKU CERAMICS

Clay, glaze,
smoke and fire.

Raku-fired work and functional studio ceramics, made in small batches with an interest in form, surface and the marks left by making.

Some pieces are hand-built, others are thrown on the wheel, and I use slipcasting for a few forms. The raku work goes through smoke and reduction; the studio pieces are fired in the electric kiln and made to be used.

Raku-fired bowl in a quiet studio setting
Raku-fired work / Studio CeramicsDavid Stubley
01 / Selected Work

A mix of raku and studio work.

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Low ceramic bowl with a pale crackled exterior and a dark smoke-blackened upper surface.
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02 / Studio Ceramics

Made to be used.

Alongside my raku work, I make a growing range of functional studio ceramics, from mugs and tumblers to bowls and plates. All made to be used every day.

Studio Ceramics
Blue glazed slipcast espresso cup, shown in full with its handle.
03 / Raku Process

From clay to smoke and fire.

Raku Process
Hand-built clay forms being worked on the studio bench
Hand-building
Raku kiln at temperature with orange heat and glow
Raku firing
Croft forms surrounded by flame during reduction
Reduction
David Stubley working at the pottery wheel
04 / About

Making, testing and firing.

I make raku and functional studio ceramics in small batches. Some pieces are hand-built, some are thrown on the wheel, and a few are slipcast. I enjoy the whole process, from making and testing to glazing and firing, then seeing what comes out of the kiln.

About the work
05 / Notes from the Studio

Days out, materials, tests and the things I want to remember from the studio.

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