Andie Carpenter on thu 14 sep 00
I had always been taught and told that Raku was not only not food safe,
but not able to hold water, due to the temperature used in the firings.
I also remember a post from some time ago from someone talking about the
tons of definately-not-food-safe things in Raku glazes. But today I got
my catalog from MFA Boston, (worth a look, they do sell some very
inspiring replicas of Chinese pots from their collection) and found
they're offering sushi sets, teacups, and entire place settings that
they say are Raku fired (they even describe the process), and yet also
say are non-toxic and dishwasher safe. These pieces are also imprinted
with a batik looking pattern...they're really very nice, but now I'm
confused - Raku isn't food safe, can't hold water, but use it as a
teacup? What gives? Can anyone give me a quick and simple education in
Raku and explain what the differences might be?
Thanks!
: ) Andie in MD
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