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raku kiln & high temperature gloves

updated tue 30 apr 96

 

BWINER@UKCC.uky.edu on tue 30 apr 96

I would like to purchase a Raku kiln and was thinking of the kind which has
a lift system whichallows a single person to do the firing. A friend told me
that she has a raku kiln with a door through which one can remove the fired
pieces. I would appreciate any comments you may have about these two types
of kilns and the particular brand you may recommend.
I am also looking for raku gloves that can be used to remove the pieces
from the kiln without using tongues.
Thank you for your help. Best regards from Lexington KY where the weather
is horrible and the Spring has forgotten to start.