Members and non-members welcome.
We're raku-ing again! Get involved in this awesome, fast-firing process! Our raku expert, David Kenny, will run this event providing you with an opportunity to fire a few items each.
If you haven't been part of a raku firing before, they are fun, dramatic, and yield unpredictable but breathtaking results.
** One of our members Renette, is also keen to trial Obvara at this firing, and she and David are happy to make this available to any others doing the raku firing on the night. Take a look at these videos for some info on the process. Renette will be making the yeast mixture for dipping, so you just need to bring bisqued pots.
https://youtu.be/ZtvYRM6ulUY?si=yGzfa_nlx8ajzKbU
https://youtu.be/23GJbuVjA_I?si=wH2TLq9VrTl0oLUA
6pm
- Glazing (if you haven't already glazed, but please try to do this before Tuesday evening)
- Kiln set up
6.30pm
- Briefing and firing begins
Notes for glazing and firing:
- If possible, please try to do your glazing before the day so it is dry and we can start firing straight away. If it's not dry, there's a possibility it could explode in the kiln.
- Bring bisque- fired work that is thin and even, and under 180mm tall.
- Small pieces survive while bigger things benefit from a good Raku clay (please check at WSP if unsure).
- Raku glazes are labelled and are in the kiln room for use. Areas left unglazed will be turned black and grey by the smoke.
- Glossy copper gives best results on its own (no glaze under or over).
- Dark colours don't show the crackle as well.
- Bigger, smooth areas are more likely to crackle.
- Raku glazes will damage other kilns so glazed pieces need to be stored in an area designated by Libby.
Costs:
- There is a $10 fee for members and $14 for non-members, which is due when booking. This covers your Play with Clay session for the evening.
- There will be a gas and firing fee on the day for the area taken up in the kiln. This can be paid after the firing. A raku firing sheet will be used to calculate the firing cost of each piece.
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