Amaco Raku Bluebell Brush-on Glaze

Amaco Raku Bluebell Glaze Cone 05. These glazes will produce a very dramatic effect when reduced after the RAKU firing. Remember that these glazes need to be fired to their recommended temperature of Cone 05 (1911°F, 1044°C). Once they reach temperature, turn off the kiln; let it cool to about 1700°F, 944°C before you pull the pieces out of the kiln with the tongs.

Raku is a time honoured and dramatic ceramic process best suited for advanced users. Amaco's Raku Series Glazes are formulated to create dazzling effects and varied surfaces on non functional pottery and sculpture. No two pieces will ever be the same as the metals and colorants of the glazes are brought to the surface by flame and reduction. Please note firing Raku is an action filled procedure. Two or more persons are needed to unload and reduce the Raku pieces. Heat and fireproof protective clothing, high temperature gloves and respirator are required. Raku can be safe and exciting when the right precautions are taken, but raku is not for children. This technique is for advanced high school students and older only. Restricted from use grades K6.

WARNING: 

Firing RAKU is an action filled procedure. Two or more persons are needed to unload and reduce the Raku piece. Whether you are firing in a gas or electric kiln you are being exposed to heat, fire, and smoke. You must be aware of this environment at all times, be prepared for it and act accordingly. You must wear heat and fire protective clothing, fireproof gloves, and a mask appropriate for smoke. A NIOSH approved mask like 3M's 3600 or a comparable quality mask is recommended. Make sure you cannot smell any smoke when you have the mask on. Never open an electric kiln when the switches are in the on position. All switches must be off before you load or unload the kiln. Always use tongs to carry hot pots from the kiln or from the reduction bucket. The reduction bucket must always be outdoors. RAKU gas kilns are usually outdoors but even if you are using an electric kiln, you still have to take the pieces outdoors to reduce them. Do not be concerned about the piece cooling in the process, because it will still be hot enough no matter how far you have to carry it outdoors. RAKU can be safe and exciting when the right precautions are taken. RAKU is not for children. This technique is for adults or college students only.