In This Issue
* While the Smoke Clears - Poll was a Success, Finally
* Open Air Raku?
* High Alkaline Frits
* I Raku the Body Electric
* The Perfect Setup
* Sun Fired Raku?
* Raku Links
* Workshops
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* Open Air Raku?

Anne Asked: I'm trying to find a way to Raku small items, like beads with a torch and a small reduction can. Do you know of any information?

Rakuing small items can be a challenge and I've mentioned a few techniques in prior newsletters and in my books: http://www.garyrferguson.com/justraku25.htm http://www.garyrferguson.com/justraku26.htm
http://www.rakusecrets.com
 http://www.rakubeadjewelry.com

I've also used a blowtorch in the post firing process to alter the colors in a fired piece, which I have covered as well at: http://www.garyrferguson.com/justraku25.htm
http://www.rakusecrets.com

The problem I can see in trying to use a blowtorch to fire a small piece is it would be very difficult to get even heating of the piece. Even with very small pieces the side of the piece that is being hit with the flame is going to be much hotter than the side away from the flame. This will very likely cause the piece to crack or even explode.