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solo raku firing

updated sat 27 feb 99

 

Erin Hayes on fri 26 feb 99

Hi Gang=21

I'd like to thank all the kind souls who have sent advice about rakuing =
solo.
It was more my intention to be sure others knew it was possible rather than =
to
seek advice on how to do it, but the ideas are appreciated nonetheless.

Dannon sent me a note about her preference for firing alone, which allows =
her to
concentrate better on the process. I completely understand this point of =
view,
and I certainly do fire my own work solo. My original statement about
questioning the safety of it was mostly a result of being the =22mommy=22 in=
the
classroom. I feel that if you aren't well-practiced at the process it's not=
a
good idea to work without backup.

Erin.