HOW IS RAKU MADE?
Glazed Raku pieces are placed into a kiln and heated to the glaze melting point (approx. 1600˚ - 1800˚). They are then removed while hot, with tongs, and placed in a metal can of sawdust and other combustible material, which flames up around the pot. The lid is put on the can, and the pot is left to smolder, which causes the clay to turn black. The pieces are left to cool for a short time, then removed and cooled further in water, and then scrubbed clean.
