(1) Cone 06 bisque pieces are glazed with at least 3 layers of 1+ Raku glaze(s) [Rainbow Peacock, Turquoise, Matte Brown, etc]. (2) Pieces are organized on fire brick (so that nothing hangs over the edges or touches one another), and kiln cover is placed gently over. (3) Propane is pumped through line and ignited. (4) Propane is adjusted if needed, as time passes for the temperature to increase. (5) 1,830 degrees is reached, and propane is turned off. (6) Kiln top is pulled quickly and carefully off. (7) Pieces are placed quickly in a firebox lined with newspaper. (8) The lid of the firebox is closed and the pieces are exposed to smoke, fire, and de-oxygen-ification. (9) When the box is cool enough to touch, and the pieces themselves stop making a "popping" noise, the pieces are removed from the box and put on a fire-resistant surface to finalize the cooling process. (10) Colors enter their final transformation after exposed to oxygen- and after cleaned with a nice, wet sponge! Some results below! Some beautiful results, and some... others! Fixing all the broken pieces, so they can hang on the wall in style.
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Triceratops, Pterodactyl, Velociraptor, and Brontosaurus skulls ready for bisque! Hand built with cone 06 clay, carved and hollowed out, with ready to hang backing. Full of texture and detail. Prepped for the Raku kiln!
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AuthorKristen Puckett Archives
August 2018
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