Raku firing in a microwave!
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2 ай бұрынDid you know you can do raku at home... using just a microwave?
In this video @AdamCeramic and I show you just how easy it is!
You can get your own microwave kiln from this link: www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01HFZ2R4...
We used an 800W second-hand microwave, and each heating section is done at full power. We recommend heating up the kiln in 5 minute increments and always checking on it for that glow!
Please note, Small Ceramics is not responsible for any errors or omissions, or for the results obtained from the use of this information. All information in this video is provided "as is", with no guarantee of completeness, accuracy, timeliness or of the results obtained from the use of this information.
Use the information in this video at your own risk.
@denisenoble4010 26 күн бұрын
Nice work, cute pots, thanks for sharing some of your microwave raku knowledge, great to watch😊
@AdamCeramic 2 ай бұрын
So much fun filming this! Come over and microfire any time 🎉❤
@small_ceramics 2 ай бұрын
Thanks Adam, it was a great pleasure!
@annekabrimhall1059 28 күн бұрын
You are great teachers!
@maestasify Ай бұрын
Interesting concept.
@beatricetreadwell5785 Ай бұрын
Great video! And I loved your work on Throw Down!❤️✨✨✨
@ASMRtists 2 ай бұрын
I loved this tutorial so much! Jumping into my garden to do this today. I really can't wait. ❤
@small_ceramics 2 ай бұрын
let us know how it goes!
@dmb_youtube5042 Ай бұрын
Think someone already asked about clay body and bisque. I don’t have a kiln and found this to be fascinating
@small_ceramics 23 күн бұрын
the clay bodie is just a regular stoneware!
@lame_heart_ink8207 Ай бұрын
Absolutely fabulous! Just wondering if you're able to do a traditional firing in a microwave rather than a raku or is that the only option for firing because of the temperature
@small_ceramics Ай бұрын
Hey! Yes you are.... some glazes work better than others, it's all about trial and error. Mayco jungle Gems fire really well in the kiln
@artdeme 2 ай бұрын
I'm in Canada, so this kiln may not be available, but I LOVE this!! Thanks for sharing!!
@small_ceramics 2 ай бұрын
try searching for 'Professional Microwave Kiln for Glass Fusing Small Kiln' on Canadian amazon!
@caragalka8288 20 күн бұрын
@@small_ceramics Thanks!
@ralphhennen5769 20 күн бұрын
Great video, thanks. Questions: what cone temp is your body and glaze, and is the black due to iron reduction in the clay or carbon from the ash?
@melody5437 27 күн бұрын
Nice! I was wondering why you didn't get any raku craquelure. And how a large a piece you can put in the microwave kiln, too.
@small_ceramics 23 күн бұрын
it's about 4cmx4cm!
@melody5437 22 күн бұрын
@@small_ceramics Thank you!! And the glaze wouldn't actually work at only 1000 degrees, right? It works because of the raku fire?
@small_ceramics 21 күн бұрын
@@melody5437 Some glazes do actually work that aren't raku glazes!
@szuniangtseng8725 Ай бұрын
It’s a really good video to show the traditional firing techniques. And I’m wondering if the object under the kiln is what? Could you share the information? Thank you.
@small_ceramics Ай бұрын
Yes the object under is just an up-turned dish that covers the rotating element of the microwave, to keep the kiln stable
@winonapowell-vz3qt 2 ай бұрын
I live this, Loved you GPTD. What are you using to place your Kiln o the table to insulate the heat from the table?
@small_ceramics 2 ай бұрын
you can use a stone slab, or a kiln shelf which is what we are using here! Anything that is really impervious to heat!
@winonapowell-vz3qt 2 ай бұрын
Sorry for my grammar and spelling errors...
@snowflakeceramics Ай бұрын
yay
@claudiariley5518 2 ай бұрын
What size kiln would you recommend? And do you use raku clay or can you use any clay? Thank you.
@small_ceramics 2 ай бұрын
I would probably start with the small if it's your first time, and I use regular clay (ash white stoneware) you can use any clay in a microwave kiln!
@Raven_Poe Ай бұрын
I want to make cylinder shapes as high and as wide as the kiln oven that goes into the microwave. Is that possible or do i need to leave a bigger gap inside?
@small_ceramics Ай бұрын
it's best to leave a bit of a gap around the pot so it doesn't get too overheated in one area and not the other
@pingkle 2 ай бұрын
Can you show us the timings for bisque firing the stoneware clay? Do we put it in the microwave until it glows, like when glazing?
@small_ceramics 2 ай бұрын
that's correct! So for bisque, it's exactly the same technique but just without glaze, heat it until you see the glow. It doesn't have to be glowing hot though
@ctyrerdavies 2 ай бұрын
Does it matter what clay you use with the raku glaze? Or is there one that you would recommend? Excited to get my wheel and kiln 💖
@small_ceramics 2 ай бұрын
It doesn't matter! Any clay works. With stoneware, you might need to heat it for longer is all!
@ctyrerdavies 2 ай бұрын
@@small_ceramicsthank you!!
@jessiered2911 2 ай бұрын
Whats inside the microwave? The thing you are putting the kiln on...love this💜
@small_ceramics 2 ай бұрын
it's a little ceramic dish turned upside down, to stop the spinner interfering with the kiln as it heats
@emmabirch5778 2 ай бұрын
I’m inspired to try but know nothing! Once you’ve thrown your piece how long do you leave it before glazing & firing? Can it be done on the same day? Thank you!
@small_ceramics 2 ай бұрын
I leave it for a few hours in the sun, and then use the heat of the kiln to really dry it out before putting it in for its bisque firing
@ShanShan-kw9hi 2 ай бұрын
What finish does the black part have? Matte?
@small_ceramics 2 ай бұрын
that's right, matte, it's just the clay but with carbon trapped on the surface
@kyle98452 2 ай бұрын
can you make larger pieces with this method?
@small_ceramics 2 ай бұрын
I think you can if use a larger kiln. But as Adam says in this video, the larger it is the longer it needs to fire for
@ninaeve9580 Ай бұрын
What clay and glaze are used please, this information seems impossible to fine 😞
@ninaeve9580 Ай бұрын
I have scarva earth stone and Botz oriental blue glaze and it's been a disaster
@small_ceramics Ай бұрын
Hey, the clay is a white stoneware. Any clay can be used in a microwave kiln. The glazes are more tricky, some will be very temperamental in the kiln. The ones in this video are raku specific but if you want to use regular glazes, I would suggest trying Mayco Jungle gems! they seem to do well in the kiln!
@subscriber8881 2 ай бұрын
Is the water room temp?
@small_ceramics 2 ай бұрын
it is! it cools the pot very well
@brianhutchinson7863 Ай бұрын
I studied Ceramics Art in College and did a number of Raku firings. I didn't know it was posible doing Raku with a microwave. I was surprised with dunking in water I hadn't seen that done before. Those are nice looking examples you made.
@small_ceramics 23 күн бұрын
thanks so much!