primalmommy on fri 6 feb 04
Along with some of the precautions mentioned, I would like to add a few:
1.) Do not raku naked. "Dangly bits" as janet calls them are just too
vulnerable.
2.) Do not quench pots in gasoline, kerosene or other flammable liquids.
3.) Do not stick your head in a lion's mouth while waiting for glaze to
reach temperature, no matter how well the lion may be trained.
4.) Do not wear grass hula skirts to raku.
5.) Do not do shots of Cuervo while firing raku, with or without salt
and lime.
6.) Do not lick glazed pots, before or after firing.
7.) Do not attempt to operate a raku kiln indoors or in a moving
vehicle.
8.) Do not juggle hot pots, even if wearing asbestos gloves.
9.) Flame-thrower-tag, propane-tank rolling contests, and other forms of
pyrometric horseplay are not recommended during a raku firing.
10.) Do not attempt to fondue in a kiln at raku temperatures.
11.) Do not attempt to hook up a propane tank using a standard beer keg
tap.
12.) Do not use fireworks, live scorpions or fluffy handfuls of asbestos
for resist effects in reduction.
13. Do not post to clayart about how you have actually done any of the
above, recommending it to beginners. The pottery learning curve is long.
We don't want to have to redraw clennel's pyramid by adding a basement
full of 'Darwin award winning potters".
Yours, Kelly in Ohio.. who stepped on a freshly unloaded raku shelf
barefoot in 87 in Eugene, Oregon.. there's a three second delay...
"hmmm.. what's that sizzling sound? and who's barbecuing steak?"
AAAAAAAHHHH!
p.s. sorry mel's got the worms... and the 'green apple quickstep'...
mama says eat bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast, when you've got it,
and lots of yogurt -- even after it's better... kefir even, if you
way-northerners have such a thing. After all you are even farther north
than the land of cheese curds..
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Angela Davis on sat 7 feb 04
Your right Kelly, there must be a few OSHA Inspectors reading
these posts, can't be too careful.
Tell Mel clay is good for almost any ailment, psychological or physical .
He might try a drink of EPK or Bentonite for the quickstep, it's usually on
hand so you don't
have to "run" out for Kaopectate.
Supposed to be a great detoxifier too, I plan to try it as soon as I develop
a little intestinal fortitude.
Angela Davis
Who had to look up the correct spelling of the psy word.
The memory isn't as good as it used to be and the skin
is a little thin to bounce off many darts.
----- Original Message -----
From: "primalmommy"
To:
Sent: Saturday, February 07, 2004 12:37 AM
Subject: raku risks
> Along with some of the precautions mentioned, I would like to add a few:
> 1.) Do not raku naked. "Dangly bits" as janet calls them are just too
> vulnerable.
>
> 2.) Do not quench pots in gasoline, kerosene or other flammable liquids.
> 3.) Do not stick your head in a lion's mouth while waiting for glaze to
> reach temperature, no matter how well the lion may be trained.
>
> 4.) Do not wear grass hula skirts to raku.
>
> 5.) Do not do shots of Cuervo while firing raku, with or without salt
> and lime.
>
> 6.) Do not lick glazed pots, before or after firing.
>
> 7.) Do not attempt to operate a raku kiln indoors or in a moving
> vehicle.
>
> 8.) Do not juggle hot pots, even if wearing asbestos gloves.
>
> 9.) Flame-thrower-tag, propane-tank rolling contests, and other forms of
> pyrometric horseplay are not recommended during a raku firing.
>
> 10.) Do not attempt to fondue in a kiln at raku temperatures.
>
> 11.) Do not attempt to hook up a propane tank using a standard beer keg
> tap.
>
> 12.) Do not use fireworks, live scorpions or fluffy handfuls of asbestos
> for resist effects in reduction.
>
> 13. Do not post to clayart about how you have actually done any of the
> above, recommending it to beginners. The pottery learning curve is long.
> We don't want to have to redraw clennel's pyramid by adding a basement
> full of 'Darwin award winning potters".
>
> Yours, Kelly in Ohio.. who stepped on a freshly unloaded raku shelf
> barefoot in 87 in Eugene, Oregon.. there's a three second delay...
> "hmmm.. what's that sizzling sound? and who's barbecuing steak?"
> AAAAAAAHHHH!
>
> p.s. sorry mel's got the worms... and the 'green apple quickstep'...
> mama says eat bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast, when you've got it,
> and lots of yogurt -- even after it's better... kefir even, if you
> way-northerners have such a thing. After all you are even farther north
> than the land of cheese curds..
>
>
>
>
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Bruce Girrell on sat 7 feb 04
Have we found our play for this year - The Suicidal Rakuist?
Bruce Girrell
who has contemplated, but never actually done,
reduction effects with fireworks materials
Kathy McDonald on sun 8 feb 04
Primalmommy...........
I'm still chuckling 2 days later and I had to repost the whole thing in case
someone missed it...........
I needed the boost this post provided,,,,,
WTG!
Kathy
-----Original Message-----
From: Clayart [mailto:CLAYART@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG]On Behalf Of primalmommy
Sent: Friday, February 06, 2004 11:38 PM
To: CLAYART@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG
Subject: raku risks
Along with some of the precautions mentioned, I would like to add a few:
1.) Do not raku naked. "Dangly bits" as janet calls them are just too
vulnerable.
2.) Do not quench pots in gasoline, kerosene or other flammable liquids.
3.) Do not stick your head in a lion's mouth while waiting for glaze to
reach temperature, no matter how well the lion may be trained.
4.) Do not wear grass hula skirts to raku.
5.) Do not do shots of Cuervo while firing raku, with or without salt
and lime.
6.) Do not lick glazed pots, before or after firing.
7.) Do not attempt to operate a raku kiln indoors or in a moving
vehicle.
8.) Do not juggle hot pots, even if wearing asbestos gloves.
9.) Flame-thrower-tag, propane-tank rolling contests, and other forms of
pyrometric horseplay are not recommended during a raku firing.
10.) Do not attempt to fondue in a kiln at raku temperatures.
11.) Do not attempt to hook up a propane tank using a standard beer keg
tap.
12.) Do not use fireworks, live scorpions or fluffy handfuls of asbestos
for resist effects in reduction.
13. Do not post to clayart about how you have actually done any of the
above, recommending it to beginners. The pottery learning curve is long.
We don't want to have to redraw clennel's pyramid by adding a basement
full of 'Darwin award winning potters".
Yours, Kelly in Ohio.. who stepped on a freshly unloaded raku shelf
barefoot in 87 in Eugene, Oregon.. there's a three second delay...
"hmmm.. what's that sizzling sound? and who's barbecuing steak?"
AAAAAAAHHHH!
p.s. sorry mel's got the worms... and the 'green apple quickstep'...
mama says eat bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast, when you've got it,
and lots of yogurt -- even after it's better... kefir even, if you
way-northerners have such a thing. After all you are even farther north
than the land of cheese curds..
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Steve Mills on sun 8 feb 04
In message , Angela Davis writes
>Your right Kelly, there must be a few OSHA Inspectors reading
>these posts, can't be too careful.
>
>Tell Mel clay is good for almost any ailment, psychological or physical .
>He might try a drink of EPK or Bentonite for the quickstep, it's usually =
>on
>hand so you don't
>have to "run" out for Kaopectate.
Which like all *Runs* remedies contains LOTS of China Clay (Kaolin!)
Steve
Bath
UK
>Supposed to be a great detoxifier too, I plan to try it as soon as I deve=
>lop
>a little intestinal fortitude.
>
>Angela Davis
>Who had to look up the correct spelling of the psy word.
>The memory isn't as good as it used to be and the skin
>is a little thin to bounce off many darts.
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "primalmommy"
>To:
>Sent: Saturday, February 07, 2004 12:37 AM
>Subject: raku risks
>
>
>> Along with some of the precautions mentioned, I would like to add a few=
>:
>> 1.) Do not raku naked. "Dangly bits" as janet calls them are just too
>> vulnerable.
>>
>> 2.) Do not quench pots in gasoline, kerosene or other flammable liquids=
>=2E
>> 3.) Do not stick your head in a lion's mouth while waiting for glaze to
>> reach temperature, no matter how well the lion may be trained.
>>
>> 4.) Do not wear grass hula skirts to raku.
>>
>> 5.) Do not do shots of Cuervo while firing raku, with or without salt
>> and lime.
>>
>> 6.) Do not lick glazed pots, before or after firing.
>>
>> 7.) Do not attempt to operate a raku kiln indoors or in a moving
>> vehicle.
>>
>> 8.) Do not juggle hot pots, even if wearing asbestos gloves.
>>
>> 9.) Flame-thrower-tag, propane-tank rolling contests, and other forms o=
>f
>> pyrometric horseplay are not recommended during a raku firing.
>>
>> 10.) Do not attempt to fondue in a kiln at raku temperatures.
>>
>> 11.) Do not attempt to hook up a propane tank using a standard beer keg
>> tap.
>>
>> 12.) Do not use fireworks, live scorpions or fluffy handfuls of asbesto=
>s
>> for resist effects in reduction.
>>
>> 13. Do not post to clayart about how you have actually done any of the
>> above, recommending it to beginners. The pottery learning curve is long=
>=2E
>> We don't want to have to redraw clennel's pyramid by adding a basement
>> full of 'Darwin award winning potters".
>>
>> Yours, Kelly in Ohio.. who stepped on a freshly unloaded raku shelf
>> barefoot in 87 in Eugene, Oregon.. there's a three second delay...
>> "hmmm.. what's that sizzling sound? and who's barbecuing steak?"
>> AAAAAAAHHHH!
>>
>> p.s. sorry mel's got the worms... and the 'green apple quickstep'...
>> mama says eat bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast, when you've got it,
>> and lots of yogurt -- even after it's better... kefir even, if you
>> way-northerners have such a thing. After all you are even farther north
>> than the land of cheese curds..
>>
>>
>>
>>
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>>
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>melpots@pclink.com.
--
Steve Mills
Bath
UK
Gene and Dolita Dohrman on sat 14 feb 04
I have to confess...I peeked just for the thrill...and I got one. It is one
of the most amazing things I have ever seen. Thank you for posting this.
One does run out of 'glowing' adjectives after looking at the end result.
Simply beautiful.
Dolita
dohrman@insightbb.com
Louisville, KY
----- Original Message -----
From: Angela Davis
To:
Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2004 8:25 AM
Subject: Re: raku risks
> OK after much self debate I have decided to share this
> delicious Raku tidbit. I offer it as an example of what not to do
> in the interest of personal safety.
> My disclaimer is this:
> I rate this site "X" as in Xtreme Raku, do not go there if
> you don't have extensive experience with the handling of glowing
> red hot pots. Do not peek just for a thrill.
> I am not recommending this method , but thought it might offer
> a little enlightenment to the mature Raku artist.
>
> http://www.yellowleaf.org/Raku/firing-sequence/
>
> After you get your rush go to the home page and
> get an eye full of stunning pots.
>
> Enjoy,
> Angela Davis
>
> Always wear your protection.
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Susan Setley"
> To:
> Sent: Saturday, February 07, 2004 11:54 AM
> Subject: Re: raku risks
>
>
> > In a message dated 2/7/04 6:22:52 AM, primalmommy@MAIL2OHIO.COM writes:
> >
> >
> > > Along with some of the precautions mentioned, I would like to add a
few:
> > > 1.) Do not raku naked. "Dangly bits" as janet calls them are just too
> > > vulnerable.
> > >
> > > 2.) Do not quench pots in gasoline, kerosene or other flammable
liquids.
> > > 3.) Do not stick your head in a lion's mouth while waiting for glaze
to
> > > reach temperature, no matter how well the lion may be trained.
> > >
> > > 4.) Do not wear grass hula skirts to raku.
> > >
> >
> > Etc...
> >
> > Heh heh -- these are going to Raku class tomorrow! Thanks!
> >
> >
>
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> melpots@pclink.com.
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>
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