Feats of Clay Pottery Studio

 Raku is a specialized firing.  Raku is a low fire method of finishing bisqued pieces of pottery.  Raku is fired to about 1850 degrees for about 1 to 1&1/2 hours.  When the pots are glowing red hot, they are transferred from the gas kiln, one piece at a time with special raku tongs.  This is done very quickly so the pots don't cool down.  The pieces are placed in a fire proof area, like a tin garbage can, that has been filled with about two to three inches of sawdust or wood shavings.  The can is then covered with a lid.  The pieces are left to "cook" and cool down.  When the pieces are done, they are uncovered, washed off and then admired for the beauty that is raku.

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