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The Newsletter for Raku Artists and Raku Art Lovers
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May 2005
Issue #31
Published by
Gary R. Ferguson - Raku Artist
http://www.garyrferguson.com
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Part I Part
II Part III
In This Issue
* While the Smoke Clears
* Fading Glazes Feedback
* Getting "that" Copper Matte Color
* Paragon Kiln FAQ Document
* Naked Raku Pictures
* Vanadium Stain vs. Vanadium Pentoxide
* Lasting Kiln Shelves
* Raku Web Links
* Workshops, etc.
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* Getting That Copper Matte Color *
How do I get "that" copper matte color! I get this question
all the time, like the following:
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I live in Portland and went to the big Ceramic show last weekend at the
Expo Center. I was checking out this Raku booth and I really liked the
glaze they used. I asked them what is was, and he said it was copper sand
with some or all of the cobalt taken out and more copper added. I'd love
to get that recipe. I'm sending you a few pics of another local artist who
does the exact same glaze. It has lots of magentas and purples and blues,
and isn't glossy - more like satin. Maybe you can tell me what it is if
you recognize it. I know they reduce in pine needles, which I can't find
any right now. Hope you can help me. Thanks in advance!
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Unfortunately, I'm never much help in these cases because one thing I have
learned about Copper Matte glazes, is it is not so much the glaze formula
as it is the application, the firing process, and/or the reduction
technique. The exact same glaze can look wildly different depending on the
thickness of the glaze application, how it is fired, and how it is
reduced. Even if you knew all these, you will likely still not get the
same result every time. No potter ever does.
So my recommendation is to try a couple of glazes either from my
website (http://www.garyrferguson.com/rakuglaz.htm)
or my ebook ( http://www.rakuglazes.com)
with various techniques and see what you get and take good notes as to
what you do which may help you with future firings.
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Raku: A Practical Approach by Steven Branfman
The "nuts and bolts" how-to book of Raku
Order 30% off at: http://www.garyrferguson.com/branfman
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* Paragon FAQ Document *
Paragon has a 71-page Microsoft Word document of frequently asked
questions (FAQ) on electric kilns. There appears to be many other useful
documents on this site as well.
http://www.paragonweb.com/catalog.cfm?type=manuals
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Amazon sells more than books! Help support this newsletter by using the
following link: http://www.garyrferguson.com/amazon
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* Naked Raku Pictures *
Here are some wonderful pictures of Naked Raku, both the process and
the finished product.
http://www.fromthepines.net/wally/
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"It's all your fault.......I was up all night reading "Raku
Secrets". I have been Rakuing for about ten years, and still so much
to learn. Your Raku Secrets gave me a lot of new insight. Thanks so
much". - Elaine S.
http://www.rakusecrets.com
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Part I Part
II Part III
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JUST RAKU (C) Copyright 2002-2005 Gary R. Ferguson
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