MadDog Mike's Platterful of Pupule - El Tiki/Ben Wilson Wall Finished - Other Crafts

M mp Member Nor Cal Joined: Mar 12, 2009 Posts: 459	M mp Posted posted on Sun, May 31, 2009 11:35 AM Mike, I really don't have any trade secrets, I'll share any info to help out. That said, I'm not really a glaze expert...I love the carving part of clay. I know crackle, crevice, pitt or even matte surfaces are places where bacteria can start. I think if you want to use your Raku mug once a year its not a big deal. Glazes with high metal content as you know will make you koo koo. Personally, I think its ok some mugs are display only. I wouldn't worry about food safe and just go for the magic Raku can create. I wish I had some real info for you. Maybe a ceramics forum somewhere online. MP

Mike, I really don't have any trade secrets, I'll share any info to help out.
That said, I'm not really a glaze expert...I love the carving part of clay.
I know crackle, crevice, pitt or even matte surfaces are places where bacteria
can start. I think if you want to use your Raku mug once a year its not a big deal.
Glazes with high metal content as you know will make you koo koo.
Personally, I think its ok some mugs are display only. I wouldn't worry about
food safe and just go for the magic Raku can create. I wish I had some real info for you.
Maybe a ceramics forum somewhere online. MP

Post #457580 by mp on Sun, May 31, 2009 11:35 AM