Firing

Raku Firing

Friday, May 16th, 2008

   Raku is a very exciting firing method.  Pieces are fired twice, once before glazing and another time after.  The second firing is the most fun.  Red hot pieces around 1800 °F (982 °C) are removed from the kiln with tongs and placed into a metal container with paper and other combustible material.  As the paper ignites, flames [...]