I will tell you about the Kuroraku kiln work using photos.
Just before opening the kiln lid
窯の蓋を開く直前Kiln temp is about 1230℃/2200℉
窯の温度は、約1230℃Since the kiln is hot, the kiln work is carried out using heat-resistant masks.
窯が熱いため、耐熱のマスクを使って、窯作業を行う。Using a large pair of scissors called a yatko, ｗe takes out our works.
ヤットコという大きなハサミを使って、作品を取り出す。Since the kiln is hot, kiln work is carried out quickly.
窯が熱いので、素早く窯作業を行います。The moment the work is taken out of the kiln
作品を窯から、取り出した瞬間Yatko also has heat, so soak it in water and cool it while working.
ヤットコも熱を持つので、水につけて、冷やしながら作業を行う。Only a few pieces are fired at a time.
一度に焼成するのは、数個です。Immediately after taking it out of the kiln.
窯から取り出した直後。On the left is a tea bowl that I took out about 30 seconds ago. On the right is a tea bowl immediately after taking it out. Since it is rapidly cooled, the color changes rapidly.
左側は、約30秒前に取り出したお茶盌。右側は、取り出し直後のお茶盌。急冷されるので、色がどんどん変わっていく。Gas Kiln for Kuro-Raku
黒楽 ガス窯
