The following Laguna Dry Glazes were formulated
for Raku. Results will vary greatly depending on firing
conditions, clay body, thickness of glaze, fuel, etc.
All glazes
are lead free. We now stock all the Raku Glazes.
Mixing instructions from Laguna;
Establishing the correct water to
dry material ratio in Raku glazes can be challenging, but by utilizing a
process called slaking, the challenge can be met. Slaking simply
means mixing the glaze's dry materials in a bucket with enough water to
allow all the dry particles to achieve maximum absorption.
Follow
these steps:
Slake your Raku glaze approximately 24 hours, long enough
that the glaze settles to the bottom of the bucket and the
"unabsorbed water" is clear, not cloudy.
At this point,
remove most of the clear water leaving 1/4" to 1/2" on top of
the glaze. Mix thoroughly and allow glaze to sit for another 24
hours.
After the second 24 hour settling period, mix the glaze
thoroughly to a consistency a little thicker than your final use
consistency. To achieve this desired consistency, you may need to
add a small amount of water but always stir the mix thoroughly prior to
adding any water.
Strain the mix through a 30 to 40 mesh sieve
into another bucket, then strain again back into the original
bucket. You should be able to feel the glaze thin out as you mix
it because of the thixotropic characteristics of the Gerstley Borate
included in most Raku glazes. Thixtropy is "the property exhibited
by certain gels of becoming liquid when stirred or shaken".
This makes it important to always stir Raku glazes thoroughly before
considering thinning with water.
It is not unusual for a Raku
glaze to become slightly lumpy even after being strained and mixed.
Some ceramicists prefer that their Raku glazes be thicker than other
types of glazes. We recommend running several tests to determine
your individual consistency preference.
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A light, dry, textured glaze that is not fluid. Medium application is recommended.
5
lb - $9.50
Qty
Tutti Frutti R02
A gloss
surface resulting from copper. Glaze is fluid and colors range
from greenish yellow to iridescent purple and maroon.
Thickness of application can alter results.
5
lb - $11.20
Qty
Soda
R08
Light
colored and textured glaze that is not very fluid. Accepts
reduction and develops patterns of grey and sometimes black.
Medium application suggested.
5
lb - $12.40
Qty
Begs
R09
A milky
white, gloss surface that shows grey crackle when reduced.
Somewhat fluid. Medium application suggested.
5
lb - $9.90
Qty
Bright Buff
R10
A white
surface glaze that is very fluid. With reduction can turn a
tan/grey with iridescent highlights. Medium to thick
application suggested.
5
lb - $10.90
Qty
Borax
R11
A very
textured, non-gloss surface that yields a dull grey, black and
yellow when reduced. Not fluid. Medium application.
5
lb - $10.80
Qty
Blackfoot
R12
An
extremely fluid, gloss black that is best when applied with
medium-plus thickness.
5
lb - $22.90
Qty
Copper
R13
A
spectacular metallic, iridescent glaze that produces a myriad
of colors including: maroon, gold, silver, blue, red and
copper. Best when applied medium to thick.
5
lb - $14.10
10
lb - $25.20
Qty
Lithium slip R14
Expensive
but worth the price. A smooth, not glossy, surface of maroon
and green that provides great patterns with reduction. Not
fluid. Apply to medium thickness.
5
lb - $27
Qty
Dark Red
R15
A glossy,
fluid glaze that reveals a maroon/red and brown/black surface.
Apply with medium thickness.
5
lb - $13.80
Qty
Cornwall Stone R19
A large
cornwall content yields a white/transparent surface that
reduces to a splotchy gray, smooth surface. Glossy but not
extremely fluid. Recommend medium application.
5
lb - $12.80
Qty
Raku Burst
R20
Extremely
colorful surface, this is very iridescent and produces a deep
brown, gold and copper finish. Best dipped medium to thick.
5
lb - $13.10
Qty
Bronze
R21
An
extremely striking patterned glaze. Smooth surface, metallic
dark and light copper/bronze color. Can give the appearance of
a new penny on the background of an old penny. Best with
medium application.
5
lb - $20.50
Qty
Awabi Shell R22
An
all-purpose glaze for Raku work yielding an iridescent abalone
shell effect that reacts well with various oxides. Medium to
heavy application is recommended.
5
lb - $21.60
Qty
Uguisi Nightingale
R23
This glaze
can produce varying shades of iridescent blue, green and
purple depending on thickness of application and firing
conditions.
5
lb - $20
Qty
Dynasty Blue R24
A solid,
medium blue-green glaze which is slightly iridescent. With the
use of varying amounts of copper, a slightly metallic effect
can be obtained.
5
lb - $24
Qty
Black Lacquer
R25
A
dependable Raku glaze which produces a glossy black surface
texture when fired at Cone 06. Medium to heavy application is
recommended.
5
lb - $45.22
Qty
Kingin Gold Silver R26
This glaze
can produce a wide variety of lustrous, iridescent effects. A
medium to heavy application is suggested.
5
lb - $19.90
Qty
Shinju
R27
A good
pearlescent glaze that functions very well as a base for the
addition of coloring oxides. This glaze can produce excellent
metallic lusters.
