Raku in the Microwave Kiln
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- čas přidán 15. 01. 2018
- In this video I will show you how to do Raku in your microwave kiln. Be sure to watch the other videos in my "microwave basics" series. This video is #5 (I know it says #4, but I have not figured out how to edit that yet)
Thank you for letting us smell the candle
This right here. 💕
Thank you so much for sharing. I had no idea that microwave kilns existed and that you can do small ceramics at home. That just blows my mind!
LOVE your videos they're fun to watching while my schools shut down and we can't do ceramics
Thanks! Glad you liked them.
Just discovered your videos! love them you are the Bob Ross of the ceramic and clay world and soooo informative and relatable. Thank you :)
Jakki, thanks you so much for watching!
Love this so much! Gets me so excited❤
Thanks for the comment and for watching!
Love your channel. This is really exciting!
Thanks for watching!
Oh this came out beautifully! I've been trying to figure out how do mini ceramics since I don't have space/ access to a studio w a kiln, so this is very very helpful!! Thanks so much for all of your wonderful vids.
So glad it worked out for you. Thanks for watching!
How good are you really informative and entertaining with it .Will keep watching am learning so much as well as having a laugh.Thanks.
Turned out gorgeously! So shiny too. Really interesting that the inside is one color and the outside is mottled. Thanks for filming this.
The outside came into contact with the paper ash in a more direct way, among other variables
I'm amazed you could do that in the microwave since the glaze has metal in it. I'm just learning things right and left here. I've subscribed so I can continue to learn with you. And, dang, I sure wish you were my next door neighbor!!! ;-D
🤣😂🤣 I bet he'd be an awesome neighbor, for many reasons!
Absolutely gorgeous!
Beautiful!
Beautiful! Thank you
Thank you for watching.
Beautiful
Thanks for watching!
So pretty! Thank you for sharing! Will water go through after it's done? Thanks
My favorite part was when he held up the candle for us to smell :)
Thanks for watching!
So cool!
Thanks for watching!
Gracias, Actualmente uso ese horno para pruebas de color en cerámica y vidrio fundido. Quisiera ver la formula de esmalte para raku
I know this is an old video but I love that raku cup!!! The colours are amazing. I'm assuming that it is food safe and vitrified
It is fired to bisque prior to the Raku process and I do use food safe glazes.
So pretty! How long did you end up running the microwave for? And did you bisque the cup in the microwave kiln too?
Yes, I can bisque in the microwave and both bisque and glazing can be accomplished in about 15 - 20 minutes. You will have to experiment a little to see what you microwave will do. Fire in 3 to 5 minute incriments.
A couple of other questions, what is ‘kiln shelf paper’? And for your raku firing how many sets of 3 minutes did you need to do?
I love your videos! I was wondering where would be a good place to purchase a microwave kiln?
Here is where I get mine: www.amazon.com/Large-Microwave-Kiln-Glass-Fusing/dp/B012EV9LES/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=microwave+kiln&qid=1638762613&sr=8-3
@@CaptMike thank you!!
what is the thing called that he puts the pottery in inside of the microwave ?
Amazing! 3 minutes at what temperature for glazing? Thanks
As hot as you can get it. My microwave kiln fires to somewhere around 1400 to 1500 F. The piece should be red hot and that is fine. Just put it in the container with something that will burn (No plastic!) and cover it up!
Do you think that pieces need to be thin to fire in a microwave kiln?
Captain Mike what Coe clay are you using? Is it a certain kind I should use? I have 05 is that ok? And did you glaze it before you put it in the microwave?
Yvonne, I use all kinds of clay, but mostly low fire cone o4/05. I first fire the piece to bisque then glaze and refire.
fabulous...please tell me what is the largest piece possible?
The circumference of the inside of the kiln is 4.5 inches. A 4.25" piece would be about ax to keep the parts from hitting the edges. the max square piece would be about 3" square. The height from inside top to bottom is about 1.5 ".
Do you think i could make a kiln using a brick with works space chisled out of center and adding graphite into the chamber then using glass paper n firie for glass, i need to make and fire pemdants for my pets ashes and didnt know if i should just buy the microwave kiln, the only thing i would get is the glass with the kit but want to choose my own. The peices ive made are alreadyndry for some pemdants that i was thinking just to add resin to. Thanks i would appreciate suggestions
Terry, first you would need to use the proper type of brick. Fire brick could be used in some builds, but is harder than the brick used in a conventional kiln. Depending on the size of the kiln you wish to build, it would probably be better to purchase a used manual kiln. They can usually be found cheap. If you are trying to build a microwave kiln, it can be done, but the ones I used cost about $43.00 delivered and I can't build one for that. You can bisque clay in the microwave kiln with no problems. If you are going to make glass pendants, be sure the glass is the same COE (coefficient of expansion). I hope this helps.
@@CaptMike id like to make a kiln with fire brick carve out the inside and use graphite layer and paper to do glass or ceramic, itll be less on my end. In the fututre ill be making a raku kiln. I cannot affird a electric kiln yet so ill start with that like the kind you have. Gotta save money in a fixed budget. Thanks
With a manuel electric kiln someone said fire by color, i suppose its a matter of knowing what the colors mean by temp right?
A manual kiln or one with s kiln setter on it is controlled by the type of cone you put in the kiln setter. Check out using a Manual kiln on CZcams. It all depends on what you are going to do with the kiln. Bisque & glazing in a kiln, manual or otherwise is no problem...lots of wiggle room. However, if you are going to do glass you will need to become familiar with firing schedules, again covered well on CZcams. As far as firing either in a microwave kiln, I usually do clay by time and color. If it gets glowing red hot it usually works out OK. Glass, I fire until it melts to the shape I need. 2 layers of 3mm glass will round out with enough heat and become about 1/4 inch thick.
Olá, posso fazer a queima em forno elétrico de cozinha também, ou não.por favor
A regular kitchen oven will not get hot enough. Without the aid of a thermometer you will need to get the glazed clay up to about 1500 to 1700 degrees F or glowing orange.
Did you get the kiln with glass or did you use recycled glass? How much and brand of your kiln? Thanks
Terry, the kiln did not come with any glass. I do use some recycled glass, but expect a few failures as there is no way to determine if the glass is compatible. Wine, beer and soda bottles from the same company have a good chance of being compatible. If there is anyone in your area that makes stained glass or fuses glass, they will have LOTS of scrap. They should be willing to give you some. I got my kiln here www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M2XWNCI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1.
@@CaptMike i meant how donyou cut the glass, thanks i love the video and all the tips, all going to be useful
I use a glass cutter (start here) czcams.com/video/hIWfvgDJ3JE/video.html . I have several, but I like the ones with the pistol grip best. It's all about what is comfortable for you.
From what is this white form? Plaster? Clay?
Are you refereing to the material the kiln is made of or the bisque ware?
Did you use Raku clay?
No, I use a regulat low or medium fire clay body.
Hi, thank you very much. Is the white box stone, flannel or clay? Do you have an idea of how to make it?
If you mean the microwave kiln, it is made from a soft temperature resistant material. The same stuff soft fire brick are make from
What wattage microwave is the right one
I have used 600 to 1200. Both worked fine.
What is that white box called?
A microwave oven or a microwave kiln.
Could I use porcelain? For firing
Sure, any clay body will work.
How come you didnt get the set with the sample glass kit?
I did not need any glass. I had/have tons of it. Figured it was a waste of money for me. If the price is right, I would say try it.
@@CaptMike how do you process the glass you use?
@@CaptMike i found a set with a little bit of glass, cutter tool amd cotton gloves ill get one. Thamk you for the amazon link.
You should put a glass release paint on so it don’t stick to kiln shelf
I put kiln wash on the kiln bottom and use a piece of shelf paper on top of that.
How tall can the piece be?
Have to check to be sure, but off hand around 2 inches high.
Thanks! Mine just arrived…I have Raku glaze to try and think yunomi tea bowls will fit @@CaptMike
@@christinexray Good luck!