A complete starter set for your first raku firings. A smooth, thermal shock resistant raku clay plus three classic raku glazes that give metallic flashes, crackle and copper reds.
What's in the kit
25 lb raku clay, great for wheel throwing and hand building
Copper Luster raku glaze, 1 pint
Alligator Satin raku glaze, 1 pint
Red Copper raku glaze, 1 pint
Raku ware is decorative and not food safe or watertight.
Firing notes
Bisque fire your pieces first, then brush on 2 to 3 coats of glaze.
Fire to about cone 06 until the glaze melts. A dedicated raku kiln works, and many potters use a front or top loading kiln they can safely open while hot.
Remove the hot pieces with long raku tongs and place them in a metal can with combustible material such as newspaper or sawdust, then cover to reduce.
Always wear heat resistant leather gloves, a face shield, long sleeves and natural fiber clothing, and fire outdoors away from anything flammable.
Let cool, then scrub off the soot to reveal the finish.
