Take raku further with three colorful raku glazes that flash blue, purple and metallic. This kit pairs 25 lb of raku clay, a groggy, thermal shock resistant raku clay made for fast fire and reduction, with three pints of glaze made for raku firing.
What's in the kit
25 lb raku clay, great for wheel throwing and hand building
Blue Mystery raku glaze, 1 pint
Lavender raku glaze, 1 pint
Oil Spot 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.
