Copper Penny PG803

Raku is a special technique generally done outdoors in a gas-fired kiln. Work is fired quickly to the glaze maturing temperature. (Georgies Raku glazes mature at approx. 1830 F or Cone 06.) Pieces are removed from the kiln using tongs while they are still red hot and placed in barrels of combustible materials, covered and allowed to reduce. Pieces may be allowed to cool completely at this point or can be removed and quenched in water. Different combustible materials (paper, straw, sawdust, etc), length of reduction and speed of cooling will produce different results.

Much care must be taken during this entire process. Protective gloves and clothing are necessary as you will be working in close proximity to extreme heat and open flame. Do not attempt raku without proper equipment and training.

WARNING: This product can expose you to respirable silica which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to For more info. go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.