AndreaB Posted February 28, 2016 Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 Morning, I know you have a special raku kiln but is there a reason why you couldn't use an electric kiln? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcia Selsor Posted February 28, 2016 Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 It is shocking for the elements. If you do try any type of firing where you extract pieces from a hot electric kiln, turn off the power first. people do all sorts of things. I have never done this. It is not good for the equipment. Marcia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karenkstudio Posted February 28, 2016 Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 I've used a small electric skutt kiln for Raku for the past 8 years. Initially I didn't want to spend money on a special kiln, burner and propane tanks to experiment with a process I may not like. Now I love it. I make smaller tile pieces that are hung on a 10" to 12" tall tile tree that I made on the wheel. The tile tree allows me to remove all pieces at the same time. I use 08 commercial raku glazes. The loaded kiln is started on high and fired for 1hr.+ . When the cone shuts the kiln off, it's unplugged (I don't need the ultimate fork in toaster experience) the tree is removed with tongs, placed in a reduction can, covered and moved outside my barn door to cool. Carefully think through what you want to do and proceed cautiously. Location of your kiln is important. I've met several potters who swear by the reliability of electric fire raku. Check out William K. Turner's You tube video. He is far more daring with electric Raku than I would be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreaB Posted February 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 29, 2016 Thanks for your replies. I hadn't thought about the elements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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