Just a few more Raku glaze recipes.
Soldner's Flat Black Raku Glaze
Gerstley Borate 50%
Borax 50%
Add: Cobalt Carbonate 2%
Add: Red Iron Oxide 10%
Add: Rutile 10%
Soldner's Glass Red Raku Glaze
Gerstley Borate 50%
Borax 50%
Add: Red Iron Oxide 10%
Add: Copper Carbonate 5%
Soldner's Lava Raku Glaze
EPK 30%
Silica 20%
Soda Ash 50%
Its going to be another nice weekend so I'm planning on doing another wood firing. Last week when I was reading Clayart one of the topics was hillside kilns. I had remembered somebody telling me about a "coffin kiln." I think I'm going to try building one of these, a small kiln to fire some raku teabowls. Not sure how I'm going to build it yet. Will just have to dive into the project and get the fire lit. Will post photos next week.
New Tool! The Bat System
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I've been enjoying a new (to me) decorating technique: a heavy slip
applications textured by hand. For some shapes this means throwing on a
bat, even fo...
2 days ago
1 comment:
Hi Jeffrey, glad you added a comment section. I have read your blog about your firings and have really learned a lot from all the information. Can't wait to see more of your beautiful pots. I hope to do a barrel firing this winter.
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