Tag: Temmoku

The unique effects of temmoku glazes result from a blend of specific clay, glaze materials, firing, and cooling techniques. Originally developed at a monastery in China’s Tien-mu-shan for tea bowls, temmoku glazes are rich in iron, with a simple mix of ash and clay that creates deep black finishes. When fired, these glazes can display amazing visual effects due to “liquid-in-liquid” separation, where elements separate during heating and cooling. Variations in ingredients and firing create classic textures like hare’s fur, oilspot, and teadust

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Temmoku, Ancient Jasper, Firebrick Combo by Dima Panna

Ermano Silva,

This mix of AMACO Temmoku, Ancient Jasper, and Deep Firebrick glazes on white clay creates a stunning effect, with deep glossy black as a base layered with warm reds, burgundies, and rusty browns, accented by smoky bluish-gray hues. The combination gives the piece a cosmic, earthy feel—like a dusk landscape or swirling galaxy. The golden-brown flecks add a mineral sparkle, and the glaze’s richness and layering provide a luxurious, mysterious look that can vary beautifully with different firing conditions.

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