This one’s for the thrill-seekers. Raku Glaze is your partner in crime for experimental firings—just be ready for unpredictable, yet stunning, results.

USAGE

The Chrysanthos Raku Glaze range are a series of glaze varieties aimed more at

the sophisticated user looking for unpredictable and exciting effects ranging

from very matt to glossy variable surface textures. These glazes produce more

striking results due to their compositions, the method of firing, and, finally,

reduction.

APPLICATION

Raku Glazes are available in liquid or powder form. For the liquid, generally, 2, 3, or

4 coats may be applied to bisque. For dipping, a glaze slurry with an SG of about

1.4 is sufficient. The number of coats applied or the length of time dipped will

affect the final result, as will the firing and the eventual reduction in foreign

matter like sawdust, leaves, etc.

Once applied and dry, the glazed piece is then fired in an electric or gas kiln. Once

the kiln reaches temperature and is off, the kiln is open while red hot, and the

piece is transferred to a metal container containing organic material like sawdust,

leaves, etc. The lid is then put on the container to create a reduced atmosphere.

Flames will develop in the metal container, and a lot of smoke will follow. The

flames will cease soon after the lid is put on the container, and the piece should

be allowed to rest there until it cools down.Once cool, it can be removed from the container, scraped with a soft metal brush

to remove any excess material from the firing, and washed in cold water.

PHYSICAL DATA

The Raku Glazes have been specifically formulated for application to bisque-fired

clays that are typically middle for or stone ware. The Raku Glaze should be fired

between cone 010 (894oC) and cone 06 (999oC).

SAFETY DATA

The Raku Glaze range is lead-free. However, caution should be exercised in using

the Raku Glaze as they all have warning labels due to the levels of copper or other

elements in high enough concentrations exceeding threshold limits to render

them harmful.

When working with the Raku Glaze, it is important to use personal protection like

fireproof gloves, face mask and overalls.

Safety Data Sheet: https://www.chrysanthos.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SDS-RAKU-GLAZE-1.pdf