I don't quench either but we do brup the cans and restart them with lighter and more newspaper, think I'll try leaving them alone, thats simpler anyhow!
Except for excitement to see results, but what ever gets that nice black is what I want!
That raku kiln seems to have worked out very nicely :) I like how convenient it seems to lift off the lid and replace with one hand while grabbing the ware. Well Done!
Been watching this Raku series with interest. Stopped by snow & ice building my outdoor wood kiln, but this is an inspiration to keep going with another approach! Can you tell us about how long it takes to get the kiln to temp? And about how much propane? Thanks so much for all your inspirations :)
@jpivovar The kiln takes about 2 hours to get up to temp ,30 min warm up . going steady , not rushing , that includes about 30 min warm up. Quantity of propane i cant tell you but what i can say is that from a 40Lb propane bottle expect around 10 firings . SL
Hi Simon, thanks so much for this raku series, as well as your other clips, I am hooked! A raku question: Is the glaze still fully molten when you put the pots into the sawdust? Or has it cooled very slightly? I have found that glazed portions seem to get scarred by the sawdust, and it is then difficult to clean to a pleasing surface. Any comments? Thanks again, Jane.
The glaze is fully molten when I take it out but is cooling rapidly . I place in wood shavings not sawdust , the chips / shavings do not scar the soft glaze so much . Straw is very good by the way I have found . Maybe dont put straight into the sawdust but wait a few seconds before placing in the bin. good luck ! SL
Thank you so much, I will be able to experiment more when I have built my own kiln. Just ordering safe ceramic blanket online now, and plan to throw some buttons later this week. It's still pretty cold for outdoor activities in Kent, but I'm looking forward to a spring time of raku fun! Jane
@skindawg16... one has to get the pots out when the glaze is at its optimium melt !! If you are too slow some pots go "over" their best . Thats the problems with firing off 9 pots at a time ! ...but keeps ya fit !!!!! SL
@DASRAY ....I like the blackness, gives contrast . I havent opened the cans after placing pots in but leave them there for 2 hours ,then I take out & wash off , no quenching with lots of drama & fizz I'm afraid ! but the results you see ! lots of experiments one can do here of course ! SL
Thank you so much for sharing this. I have not been able to try a raku firing yet and your videos are so helpful. Its wonderful to see the pots from beginning to end. You really are kind to share with us:)
Here it is, the short "rakuing" version of "Dances with Wolves" for potters. I like this clip very much. I like.
The fire dance with pots and Simon's apron. Simon dance with pots and iron drums, and when he can, he also dance with the memory of the camera, because she is jealous, and she can leave all us without this beautiful event. Also in minute 2:50 , the fume want to dance whit Simon, and runs him outside. It's lovely. Really lovely. Thanks for this clip Simon. Excellent work.
"...and out the door." Indoor/outdoor raku...sounds like a new sport! Whatever happened to your lovely place in Spain and your lovely family, and what news of your brothers, especially Jeremy back at the old homestead? Have you relocated to the US? Concerned fans want to know!
Start slow with a yellow flame to drive off moisture from the pots. Have it like this for a good 30 min approx ,then turn up slowly over a period of another 45-60 min. If you turn the lights out & you see a flame coming out the exhaust chimney then you are reducing so turn the tap back until the flame has disappeared. Check in the kiln ( looking down the exhaust chimney )to see the melt of the glazes on the surface of the pots .you dont need cones or pyrometers . good luck SL !
I thought I posted a comment but maybe it didnt work..either way, is it possible to do once fire raku?
ceramicrat13 2 years ago
I don't quench either but we do brup the cans and restart them with lighter and more newspaper, think I'll try leaving them alone, thats simpler anyhow!
Except for excitement to see results, but what ever gets that nice black is what I want!
Thanks Simon
DASRAY 2 years ago
That raku kiln seems to have worked out very nicely :) I like how convenient it seems to lift off the lid and replace with one hand while grabbing the ware. Well Done!
clearvision5 2 years ago
Been watching this Raku series with interest. Stopped by snow & ice building my outdoor wood kiln, but this is an inspiration to keep going with another approach! Can you tell us about how long it takes to get the kiln to temp? And about how much propane? Thanks so much for all your inspirations :)
jpivovar 2 years ago
@jpivovar The kiln takes about 2 hours to get up to temp ,30 min warm up . going steady , not rushing , that includes about 30 min warm up. Quantity of propane i cant tell you but what i can say is that from a 40Lb propane bottle expect around 10 firings . SL
sleachpots 2 years ago
Hi Simon, thanks so much for this raku series, as well as your other clips, I am hooked! A raku question: Is the glaze still fully molten when you put the pots into the sawdust? Or has it cooled very slightly? I have found that glazed portions seem to get scarred by the sawdust, and it is then difficult to clean to a pleasing surface. Any comments? Thanks again, Jane.
janelowth 2 years ago
The glaze is fully molten when I take it out but is cooling rapidly . I place in wood shavings not sawdust , the chips / shavings do not scar the soft glaze so much . Straw is very good by the way I have found . Maybe dont put straight into the sawdust but wait a few seconds before placing in the bin. good luck ! SL
sleachpots 2 years ago
Thank you so much, I will be able to experiment more when I have built my own kiln. Just ordering safe ceramic blanket online now, and plan to throw some buttons later this week. It's still pretty cold for outdoor activities in Kent, but I'm looking forward to a spring time of raku fun! Jane
janelowth 2 years ago
slow down. whats the rush ?
skindawg16 2 years ago
@skindawg16... one has to get the pots out when the glaze is at its optimium melt !! If you are too slow some pots go "over" their best . Thats the problems with firing off 9 pots at a time ! ...but keeps ya fit !!!!! SL
sleachpots 2 years ago
Wow Simon,
I barely saw any flames at all?
Is this why your blacks come out so deep?
many of us let it flame up for a min and then cap it off, you do burp the cans don't you?
Great clip thanks, excited to see final product!
DASRAY 2 years ago
@DASRAY ....I like the blackness, gives contrast . I havent opened the cans after placing pots in but leave them there for 2 hours ,then I take out & wash off , no quenching with lots of drama & fizz I'm afraid ! but the results you see ! lots of experiments one can do here of course ! SL
sleachpots 2 years ago
Thank you so much for the direct reply as I know you're busy!
You usually answer most of my quetions in your clips anyways!
Looking forward as always!
Thanks again Simon, you are terrific!
DASRAY 2 years ago
Thank you so much for sharing this. I have not been able to try a raku firing yet and your videos are so helpful. Its wonderful to see the pots from beginning to end. You really are kind to share with us:)
Alyzabeth01 2 years ago
Nice work XD
AVAINTEX 2 years ago
Here it is, the short "rakuing" version of "Dances with Wolves" for potters. I like this clip very much. I like.
The fire dance with pots and Simon's apron. Simon dance with pots and iron drums, and when he can, he also dance with the memory of the camera, because she is jealous, and she can leave all us without this beautiful event. Also in minute 2:50 , the fume want to dance whit Simon, and runs him outside. It's lovely. Really lovely. Thanks for this clip Simon. Excellent work.
danielsolowiej 2 years ago
"...and out the door." Indoor/outdoor raku...sounds like a new sport! Whatever happened to your lovely place in Spain and your lovely family, and what news of your brothers, especially Jeremy back at the old homestead? Have you relocated to the US? Concerned fans want to know!
PotteryGarage 2 years ago 4
Yesss! That's the way it goes : dancing around the kiln! Watch your step though... Can't wait to see the results... au revoir!
Florence.
flowbaz 2 years ago
Looks very fun!
DirtKickerStudio 2 years ago
Simon,
About how long does it take your kiln to get up to temp, and at what burner setting i.e. 1/4, 1/2, 3/4 way open, etc?
Dano
volleydan1970 2 years ago
Start slow with a yellow flame to drive off moisture from the pots. Have it like this for a good 30 min approx ,then turn up slowly over a period of another 45-60 min. If you turn the lights out & you see a flame coming out the exhaust chimney then you are reducing so turn the tap back until the flame has disappeared. Check in the kiln ( looking down the exhaust chimney )to see the melt of the glazes on the surface of the pots .you dont need cones or pyrometers . good luck SL !
sleachpots 2 years ago