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How do I fire Raku?

Firing raku lustres

Lustres need a very heavy reduction while the glaze is still hot, so it's best to move them as quickly as possible from the kiln to the smoking container. A small container holds less oxygen, so using the smallest container possible will help to obtain a heavy reduction. Because the piece comes in contact with the combustibles while the glaze is still soft, lustres usually show some scarring in the glaze surface.

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