CERAMIC SUPPLIES FIVE, or ONE, pound, Dry Premixed

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DISCLAIMER:
RAKU glazes are offered as is. The buyer is expected to know how to use / fire RAKU glazes.  We do NOT make Raku Pottery, we just mix up the glaze for you.
It is a technique and method not just a glaze. We simply weigh and mix up the dry ingredients from free recipes
We do not make RAKU Pottery, you will need to find answers to how to do it in books or on web sites
We have provided what information is available, please read the explanation of what Raku Glazing / firing is exactly and the "Testing Policy" below
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What is Raku?
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The
raku pottery
technique has it's origins in Japan. Raku potters were producing wares expressively for the Japanese tea ceremony. Raku, meaning "pleasure" or "enjoyment", was not introduced to the western world until the first half of the 20th century.
Raku is a process of taking pots, while they are still glowing red from the kiln, and placing them immediately into containers filled with combustible materials such as sawdust, dried leaves, newspaper, etc.
A reduction or carbonization process begins once the red hot pots ignite the combustible materials. Lids are then put on the containers to create a totally smoke filled atmosphere. The result is that any unglazed areas on the pots will absorb and turn black from the smoke. During this extreme temperature change of cooling down, crazing or cracking occurs on many of the glazed areas on the pots.
The final phase of the raku process is the cleaning. During the burning and reduction phase, the heat is so intense that the glaze surface becomes tarnished and covered with soot. Cleaners, toothbrushes, and scouring pads have to be used to scrub clean, all glazed areas. Only at this time can you appreciate the end result
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I am now also offering these premixed Tried & True Raku Glazes In the Public Domain, dry mixed by weight
Red/Bronze Raku Glaze ..............Cone 05................................
Hasselle Copper Matt ...................................................
Kansas State White Slip ..........................................
White Opaque Gloss ..............................................
Ferguson’s White Crackle ..................................
Alligator Matt White ..........Cone 05...............................
Copper Matt Raku .....
Cone 010-06
..........This glaze produces a range of colors, including
lusters and opalescence, and is very
receptive to post-fire reduction. Apply a thin
coat of glaze then wipe off with a dry towel
to achieve a matt, speckled surface. Use in
combination with this white crackle glaze for
a mottled effect.................
White Crackle Raku ........Cone 010-06..............................
Basic White Crackle .......Cone 08.............................................
Del Favero Luster ......Cone 08................................
Rogers White (clear) ......Cone08...................................
Alkaline Blue
Copper Luster
Egg Shell Blue, Mottled Blue to Gold Eggshell
Ferguson's Blue
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Testing Policy:
Testing of raw materials should be an integral part of ceramic or glass making /  manufacturing. Upon receipt of any new material, we strongly recommend that you test the material. "Paul Brown Studio Arts and Supplies" . has no control over either the variations that may occur in the natural materials or their application.
All products are supplied as is from the manufacturer. No additional processing or technical support is supplied. Therefore, our products are sold with the understanding that the user is solely responsible for determining suitability for any purpose and the results obtained. There are no warranties expressed or implied, regarding the user’s finished product or results.
Return Policy:
NO RETURNS