Shirley Cadmus


Artist, Educator, Gallery Owner


                                              


Shirley Cadmus


Artist, Educator, Gallery Owner


                                              


Shirley Cadmus: RAKU FIRING!

More about Raku firing. Explained by Cadmus

More about Raku firing. Explained by Cadmus

Cadmus : Raku

Cadmus : Raku

A word about clay

The type of clay used for each type of firing is important!

  RAKU:  Clay meant for Raku firing should contain a good amount of sand or grog. This should prevent the piece from shattering during the rapid temperature change during the firing process. My favorite was Soldate 60. This is a good strong plastic clay that can also be fired to cone 10

   PIT-FIRE: I like to use a white clay for this type of firing to achieve a contrast from white to black, to Smokey gray.a low to mid~range firing temp should work well. If a smooth texture is desired, burnish before firing

   WOOD-FIRED:Any stoneware clay that appeals to you-I usually usually used Soldate 60 for this also but many stoneware clays and porcelains are available  

  


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