raku kiln

firing a DIY raku kiln

How to Raku Fire Pottery- Tips on the Raku Firing Process

Since I started using my DIY raku kiln, I have picked up some tips on the raku firing process.  It took me a few tries at firing a raku kiln to use it successfully.  And I imagine that the same is true for other people starting out.  So, I thought I’d write an article and…
how to make your own raku kiln

How to Make a Raku Kiln – An Easy Step by Step Guide

This article is a step-by-step guide on how to make a raku kiln.  I had made raku pottery in workshops and under the guidance of other potters.  But I had yet to take the plunge on my own if you’ll pardon the pun.  I decided it was time to take that step, so I only…
attaching burner torch to propane tank for a raku kiln

How to Attach a Burner Torch to a Propane Tank for a Raku Kiln

There is quite a bit of information online about how to make raku pottery.  However, I recently built my first raku kiln.  And in the process of planning my first raku firing, I realized that there were practical things I didn’t know.  For example, I’d never used a propane torch before.  So, I found myself…