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red raku glaze: possible recipes

updated fri 11 sep 09

 

Snail Scott on wed 9 sep 09


On Sep 9, 2009, at 11:56 AM, Sherry Becker-Gorby wrote:

> I have an old red raku glaze formula I used in the 1970s. It produced
> a
> vibrant red. I know some of the ingredients are toxic... does anyone
> have
> an alternative red raku glaze?


Many low-fire commercial red glazes work well
in raku. They probably have all the same toxic
ingredients, but at least you don't have to handle
or store the raw powders. Inclusion stains may
also be a suitable option if you prefer to mix your
own glazes.

-Snail