Craig Dunn Clark on mon 23 jun 03
Hillary, Leland is giving sound advice. As far as "data" goes it is
helpful to have varying sources of info. Having said that........the color
of the kiln and the quality of surface of the glaze are exceptional
indicators in the raku firing process. looking at the pot has worked well
for me and many others. In the end it is a matter of personal taste and
consistency. Develop a procedure that gives you the results that you are
after and stick with it. Keep it as simple as possible. That's one of the
better aspects of raku.
Craig Dunn Clark
619 East 11 1/2 st
Houston, Texas 77008
(713)861-2083
mudman@hal-pc.org
----- Original Message -----
From: "Leland G. Hall"
To:
Sent: Sunday, June 22, 2003 8:04 PM
Subject: Raku Glazing
> Hilary said:
> I'm not reaching the right
> temperature which is why the glaze is bubbling. Sure enough, it wasn't
> reaching the right temperature and the bubbling has gone. I guess I need
to
> forget everything I was taught about pyrometers and start to use my eyes
to
> judge temperature instead.
>
> HK
>
>
> I don't know if that's a good idea. I like to use my eye, a pyrometer,
and
> sometimes a large self supporting cone or two, all together. I like to
> have all the data possible when trying to get glaze to be as good as it
can
> be.
>
> Just my thoughts.
> Leland Hall
> "Before The Wheel" Enterprises
> Raku Pottery, Sculpture and "Non Tongs" for raku bottles with rims
> La Pine, OR
>
>
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