Sunday, December 30, 2007

Etsy Mud Team Post Holiday Sale

Well, if you are still in the shopping mood or have some leftover holiday gift money to spend or...know of a special birthday coming up...this is the sale for you! Many members of the Etsy Mud Team will be participating. I don't usually discount my work since they are priced so low to begin with, but I thought that I would try it out. So, here's your chance at some great deals! Have a great day!

Friday, December 14, 2007

Monday, December 3, 2007

Wednesday, November 7, 2007

Raku Incense Holders


Raku Incense Holders, originally uploaded by MAKUstudio.

Just came out of the kiln! Funky! I will be listing these soon in my shop http://www.MAKUstudio.etsy.com.

Monday, October 22, 2007

Autumn Challenge....Fallen Copper Leaves

This piece is my entry to the Etsy Mud Team Autumn Challenge. Vote for me at http://etsymudteam.freeweb7.com/page3.html. I'm #14 MAKUstudio. Thanks so much!

Friday, September 21, 2007

Etsy Mud Team Teapot Challenge


Queen of the Jungle


Queen of the Jungle 023, originally uploaded by MAKUstudio.

This is the teapot that I created for the Etsy Mud Team Teapot Challenge. It is slab formed and handbuilt, was bisque fired, glazed and raku fired. It is for decorative use only. She is the Queen of the Jungle....Roooaaaarrrrrrr!

Wednesday, August 29, 2007

White Crackle and Copper Raku Pendant

This unique pendant is one of my new creations! Handmade, of course, from a slab of clay then bisque fired, glazed and raku fired. This method of raku is a modern form of the ancient Japanese raku process which was used to make ceremonial tea bowls. The raku process is amazing! The piece is pulled out of the kiln when it reaches a temperature of over 1800 degrees then placed in a reduction chamber (a lidded metal can) which has been filled with organic materials (newspaper, sawdust, leaves, etc). The smoke is absorbed into the clay where no glaze is present creating the black that you see. It's so exciting pulling out the piece when it has cooled! Hope you enjoy my art! Visit me at www.MAKUstudio.etsy.com to shop!!!!

Saturday, August 4, 2007

Building a Raku Kiln

I've finally decided to do it! I am building my very own raku kiln. I will post pictures as things progress! Have a great day everyone. Don't forget to visit my website www.MAKUstudio.etsy.com for some great gift ideas for friends, family, business associates or even yourself. 10% of MAKUstudio's sales go to Free Arts of Arizona which helps heal children and their families through art. Have a fabulous day!

Wednesday, July 4, 2007

Happy 4th of July!!!

Hope you all have a very safe and happy 4th of July! Don't forget to visit my website www.MAKUstudio.etsy.com.

Monday, July 2, 2007

My New Blog

Hello All,

This is my new blog! I'm getting techno savvy!!!

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