Nostr notes by The Alchemist 🇨🇦

Hi! I'm the Alchemist. I'm a potter/ceramicist who ...

2025-04-09T13:34:30Z

Hi! I'm the Alchemist. I'm a potter/ceramicist who specializes in raku, and loves to make functional ware!

My work is inspired by a deep connection with the wonders of nature and our amazing world.

You can see more of my work on

[rakupottery.ca](https://rakupottery.ca )

#pottery #art #ceramics #raku
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When the world knocks you down, sometimes a ladder appears. Even ...

2025-04-04T14:15:54Z

When the world knocks you down, sometimes a ladder appears.

Even amidst all this *waves arms around*, remember there are beautiful things to get out and see, and you deserve to see them all!

#nature #fungifriday #fungifriends #mushroom
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When the plants push the lid off of the mini-greenhouse tray, you ...

2025-04-03T14:13:42Z

When the plants push the lid off of the mini-greenhouse tray, you know its time to transplant them 😂😂

These are some strong plant babies 💪🌿

#gardening
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Human rights of trans people are under attack by governments and ...

2025-03-25T19:11:26Z

Human rights of trans people are under attack by governments and cruel people.

It's a cause too often forgotten, but needs attention.

A portion of the proceeds from the sale of these mugs ($25 per mug) will go to our local gender affirming closet

🏳️‍⚧️

#art #pottery #ceramics #lgbtq #trans
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In these turbulent times we need to take good care of each other ...

2025-03-19T00:37:14Z

In these turbulent times we need to take good care of each other and ourselves. We are all interconnected.

'If you light a lamp for somebody, it will also brighten your path.'

-Buddha-

#buddhism #art
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From our recent raku firing, The Cosmic Forge ✨🔥🌌 Born of ...

2025-03-14T16:10:41Z

From our recent raku firing,

The Cosmic Forge ✨🔥🌌

Born of fire, veiled in night,
Holding echoes, stars ignite.
Embers dance in spectral hues,
A vessel where the cosmos brews.

#sciart #space #magic
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Cracked and bold, they bear the flame, Raku’s touch—no two ...

2025-03-07T18:06:39Z

Ice surrenders to the river, Sky pools in quiet reflections. The ...

2025-03-02T21:54:22Z

Ice surrenders to the river,
Sky pools in quiet reflections.
The world softens,
water moves,
and spring stirs awake.

These vases, these mugs—
glazed in the thaw,

caught in the flow.

#Spring #Handmade #Art
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Cracked and bold, they bear the flame, Raku’s touch—no two ...

2025-02-28T14:43:21Z

Cracked and bold, they bear the flame,
Raku’s touch—no two the same.
Glaze drips, a fleeting test,
Fire’s kiss reveals the best.

As part of my raku practice I often test glazes on smaller sized vases. These new pieces from our latest raku firing are now available.

#art #raku #pottery
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Chasing iridescent rainbows through flames. A sneaky peak up ...

2025-02-25T21:38:21Z

Chasing iridescent rainbows through flames. A sneaky peak up close from today's first raku firing.

#art #rainbow #pottery
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A silent spell in porcelain laid, Where crystal dreams in hush ...

2025-02-21T15:28:53Z

A silent spell in porcelain laid,
Where crystal dreams in hush cascade.
The forest hums a secret tune,
A shimmered glow beneath the moon.

#fungifriday #fungifriends #art
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A few sunny days has me excited for the arrival of spring. This ...

2025-02-12T14:05:50Z

A few sunny days has me excited for the arrival of spring.

This year I'm planning to take some new pictures of my work and I need some flower inspiration.

What flowers do you think would pair well with this vase?

#BloomScrolling #Flowers #gardening #handmade
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If you enjoy a good game of Jenga, you'd love loading up a ...

2025-02-11T16:14:10Z

If you enjoy a good game of Jenga, you'd love loading up a kiln for a bisque firing.

I finally managed to break away the ice from the front of the ...

2025-02-09T18:46:14Z

I finally managed to break away the ice from the front of the greenhouse door, and let us look at what I found 🥬😊

These are volunteers from lettuce that had gone to seed last year, and this is in an unheated homemade greenhouse 💚

#gardening
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From our first raku firing of the lunar New Year. Year of the ...

2025-02-08T15:41:02Z

From our first raku firing of the lunar New Year.

Year of the Snake, the moonlight calls,
Lunar new year, the old skin falls.
Wisdom glows in earthen grace,
A timeless path the stars embrace.

#art #snake #raku #sciart #lunarnewyear
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