{"title":"Julian Smith","description":"\u003cp\u003eJulian Smith is a ceramic artist based in County Cork whose work celebrates the rich textures and vibrant surfaces of raku firing. With over three decades of experience, he crafts striking ceramic pieces; from sculptural fish and animal forms to decorative wall vases. Each distinguished by unique colour effects and organic character. His work reflects a deep mastery of clay and kiln, bringing playful, tactile art into the home.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"piranha-fish-raku-ceramic-julian-smith","title":"Piranha fish | Raku Ceramic","description":"\u003cp\u003eRaku ceramic fish created by Julian Smith of Kinsale. Handcrafted using the 16th century Raku technique originating in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach piece is rapidly fired and then removed from the kiln when glowing red hot creating the crackle effect shown. Stunning unique colours are created when the piece is placed in a container with combustible materials and the Raku design is complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThis Piranha fish is 21 cm x 15 cm in size and can be hung from a wall. \u003cbr\u003eDue to the Raku technique colours may vary to those shown.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Julian Smith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56659438108997,"sku":"raku-fish-piranha","price":50.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/0169\/5557\/files\/julian-smith-piranha-fish-raku-ceramic-the-cat-and-the-moon-1232969910.webp?v=1779236611"},{"product_id":"pike-raku-ceramic-julian-smith","title":"Flat Fish | Raku Ceramic","description":"\u003cp\u003eRaku ceramic fish created by Julian Smith of Kinsale. Handcrafted using the 16th century Raku technique originating in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach piece is rapidly fired and then removed from the kiln when glowing red hot creating the crackle effect shown. Stunning unique colours are created when the piece is placed in a container with combustible materials and the Raku design is complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThis flat fish is 15 cm x 11 cm in size and can be hung from a wall. \u003cbr\u003eDue to the Raku technique colours may vary to those shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Julian Smith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56659438174533,"sku":"raku-flat-fish","price":39.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/0169\/5557\/files\/julian-smith-flat-fish-raku-ceramic-the-cat-and-the-moon-1232969909.webp?v=1779236591"},{"product_id":"julian-smith-raku-ceramic-trigger-fish","title":"Trigger Fish | Raku Ceramic","description":"\u003cp\u003eRaku ceramic fish created by Julian Smith of Kinsale. Handcrafted using the 16th century Raku technique originating in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach piece is rapidly fired and then removed from the kiln when glowing red hot creating the crackle effect shown. Stunning unique colours are created when the piece is placed in a container with combustible materials and the Raku design is complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThis trigger fish is 19 cm x 12 cm in size and can be hung from a wall. \u003cbr\u003eDue to the Raku technique colours may vary to those shown.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Julian Smith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56659438240069,"sku":"raku-fish-trigger","price":50.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/0169\/5557\/files\/julian-smith-trigger-fish-raku-ceramic-the-cat-and-the-moon-1232969908.webp?v=1779236569"},{"product_id":"julian-smith-raku-ceramic-wall-vase","title":"Wall Vase | Raku Ceramic","description":"\u003cp\u003eRaku ceramic hanging wall vase created by Julian Smith of Kinsale. Handcrafted using the 16th century Raku technique originating in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is rapidly fired and then removed from the kiln when glowing red hot creating the crackle effect shown. Stunning unique colours are created when the piece is placed in a container with combustible materials and the Raku design is complete. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the Raku technique colours may vary slightly to those shown.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize 10cm x 9 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Lavender not included\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Julian Smith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56659438338373,"sku":"raku-wall-vase-lge","price":33.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/0169\/5557\/files\/julian-smith-wall-vase-raku-ceramic-the-cat-and-the-moon-1219428323.webp?v=1779201672"},{"product_id":"julian-smith-raku-ceramic-heart-benbulben","title":"Benbulben Heart | Raku Ceramic","description":"\u003cp\u003eHome is where the heart is...This beautiful ceramic heart depicts Benbulben mountain in Sligo, Ireland. It's is a great gift idea to remind someone of home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaku ceramic Heart creating by Julian Smith of Kinsale. Handcrafted using the 16th century Raku technique originating in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eFor Raku work is removed from the kiln when glowing red hot and the stunning colours are created when the piece is placed in a container and covered with combustible materials like wood chip. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.3333px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003eWell known for his work, Julian began his training in Scotland and Wales then set up home in Kinsale where he has resided for over 20 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the Raku technique colours may vary slightly to those shown.\u003cbr\u003eSize 28cm x 16 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Julian Smith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56659438371141,"sku":"raku-heart-benbulben","price":50.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/0169\/5557\/files\/julian-smith-benbulben-heart-raku-ceramic-the-cat-and-the-moon-1232973334.webp?v=1779235513"},{"product_id":"cat-ceramic-wall-art-julian-smith","title":"Turqoise Blue Cat | Raku Ceramic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eA most regal oriental character for your wall. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eJulian Smith established his studio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003e in 1996, and uses a traditional Japanese technique known as Raku to create his art. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eThe work is removed from the kiln when glowing red hot and the stunning colours are created when the piece is placed in a container with combustible materials like wood chip. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.3333px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003eWell known for his work, Julian began his training in Scotland and Wales then set up home in Kinsale where he has resided for over 20 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Julian Smith","offers":[{"title":"colour","offer_id":56659438403909,"sku":"raku-cat-turquoise-blue-white","price":50.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/0169\/5557\/files\/julian-smith-turqoise-blue-cat-raku-ceramic-the-cat-and-the-moon-1219428321.jpg?v=1779201691"},{"product_id":"knocknarea-raku-ceramic-heart","title":"Knocknarea Heart | Raku Ceramic Heart","description":"\u003cp\u003eHome is where the heart is...which is most definitely the case with this ceramic heart depicting the Knocknarea mountain in Sligo. It is a perfect gift idea to remind someone of home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaku ceramic Heart created by Julian Smith of Kinsale. Handcrafted using the 16th century Raku technique originating in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach piece is rapidly fired and then removed from the kiln when glowing red hot creating the crackle effect shown. Stunning unique colours are created when the piece is placed in a container with combustible materials and the Raku design is complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the Raku technique colours may vary slightly to those shown.\u003cbr\u003eSize 28cm x 16cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Julian Smith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56659522453829,"sku":"raku-heart-knocknarea","price":50.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/0169\/5557\/files\/julian-smith-knocknarea-heart-raku-ceramic-heart-the-cat-and-the-moon-1232973333.webp?v=1779231673"},{"product_id":"raku-ceramic-pike","title":"Pike Fish | Raku Ceramic Small","description":"\u003cp\u003eRaku ceramic Pike Fish created by Julian Smith of Kinsale. Handcrafted using the 16th century Raku technique originating in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach piece is rapidly fired and then removed from the kiln when glowing red hot creating the crackle effect shown. 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Stunning unique colours are created when the piece is placed in a container with combustible materials and the Raku design is complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e This large Pike fish is 27 cm x 9 cm in size and can be hung from a wall. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the Raku technique colours may vary to those shown.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Julian Smith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56659522715973,"sku":"raku-pike-lge","price":50.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/0169\/5557\/files\/julian-smith-pike-fish-raku-ceramic-large-the-cat-and-the-moon-1232973331.webp?v=1779231629"},{"product_id":"raku-ceramic-wall-vase-small","title":"Wall Vase Mini | Raku Ceramic","description":"\u003cp\u003eRaku ceramic wall vase* created by Julian Smith of Kinsale. Handcrafted using the 16th century Raku technique originating in Japan.\u003cbr\u003e\nEach piece is rapidly fired and then removed from the kiln when glowing red hot creating the crackle effect shown. Stunning unique colours are created when the piece is placed in a container with combustible materials and the Raku design is complete. \u003cbr\u003e\nDue to the Raku technique colours may vary slightly to those shown.\u003cbr\u003e\nSize 9cm x 7cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e*Lavender not included\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Julian Smith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56659522814277,"sku":"raku-wall-vase-sml","price":28.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/0169\/5557\/files\/julian-smith-wall-vase-mini-raku-ceramic-the-cat-and-the-moon-1219427845.webp?v=1779204432"},{"product_id":"grey-raku-cat-julian-smith","title":"Grey \u0026 Blue | Raku Cat","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(72, 71, 72);\"\u003eJulian Smith established his studio in 1996, and uses a traditional Japanese technique known as Raku to create his art. 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