Yarn Bowl Nekked Raku in Mica Colors

Our handmade clay yarn bowls are individually decorated which makes each a unique item. Even though we carefully fire each piece in the same manner, variation occurs and gives unique qualities to the piece.

These bowls are decorated with a technique that uses a "sacrificial slip" to coat the pot after the mica has been applied. This slip is not allowed to dry and the pot is immediately put into a cold kiln. When the pot is the right temperature, the pot is removed and placed in a bucket with smoking material for just a few minutes, removed from the smoke and place in a water bath when the slip falls away and the pattern is revealed..There are a few extra steps to created the effect, and the pots are best when fired one at a time, but it's worth the effort. It's a magical technique and the best part is it's name "Naked Raku" which we had to change up a bit to "Nekked Raku" to match our name.

These are the only size we regularly make. They were designed for use with fibers of all types, whether it is in a cake form or a ball.

Folks ask me how I got started making these bowls. I don't knit or crochet. That said, I have a partner, my wife Brenda, who does enough knitting for the both of us (although I can always use another pair of wool socks). One of our good friends in Brenda's knitting group asked if I could make one...that started me down the path of fiber related products.

Because of the knitting group and their comments and suggestions, LickinFlames makes yarn bowls with fiber in mind. We completely understand the importance of a well crafted and detailed bowl. We also understand that fiber folks really do appreciate nice looking objects and we strive to make our bowls both fully functional and "easy on the eye."

The colors and iridescence on the pieces are hallmarks of LickinFlames. The yarn bowl takes several weeks to dry and then the finishing can take place. When the bowls are removed from the kiln, decorated and cooled, each is washed, dried and cork bumpers are added to the foot to protect your fine furniture. Approx. 6 x 4 inches

To read more about the Nekked Raku techniques used to make these pieces click here.