Thank you. Your explanation of color variation at different temp helped.

I can't find the pics of the finished pieces. Such a shame, I was looking forward to seeing the final pots.

Your pieces are amazing! Thanks for all your thoughts on u you our process. Can’t wait to try this!

Wow, I love the horsehair effect!

@alexlongart

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Leone!

I can't wait to see the finished pieces! I know this was only published today, but gimme gimme gimme!

People may say 'overkill' on the PPE, but if things go sideways it's better than saying, 'I shoulda'.

Foto of finished pieces please!!!!

How did the pieces turn out?

the pieces Beautiful

AMAZING!

This is so awesome!! Where did you get the sprayer for the ferric chloride? I just started working with it for saggar, but never (until now) seen it used as a part of the horsehair process.

Where is the video of the finished pieces???

Hi, how did the pieces turn out?

Do you have pictures somewhere of what these two pieces look like when they cool them or cleaned up?

so nice.....

Well done! I have to say I am impressed. Looks like you have taken this old technique to a whole new level. You say you have been at this for 30yrs and it shows how progressive your thinking has really brought the art of Raku into the 21st🤔🙄🤓😜. Thanks for sharing 😍 One more thing, is that an electric kiln you are using???

@alexlongart

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks and you’re welcome Katy!🌞 No, I use a gas kiln, but I’ve used an electric kiln dozens of times for Raku. Bright copper lusters can be achieved, by getting your piece in the bucket quickly, to give the reduction effect.

Did you ever publish the finished pieces? I particularly liked the one without added coloration!

@alexlongart

7 ай бұрын

They’re in my photos, on my Facebook page. Alex Long Artist. Kind of hard to find. Too many photos!😂

@triciac1019

6 ай бұрын

​@@alexlongartI have to go look, it sure sounds like fun!

Thats one funky jacket you got there! - Loving it!

@alexlongart

4 жыл бұрын

I've had it for about 25 years and it shows! I do wear a long sleeve cotton shirt and a leather welders jacket under the suit and I don't feel the heat coming through. My head and hands are the most vulnerable and I've burnt my hands a couple of times. Thanks!

Thank you for such a thorough video full of details. I'd like to try horse hair raku and want to get the right tools. Do you still currently use the CENTECH Infrared Thermometer with Class II Laser Targeting pictured in your video or have you upgraded to a newer model? Appreciated

@alexlongart

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I do. I mainly use it when I apply ferric chloride. Dark brown at higher temperatures, light brown around 400F and all the way down to 200F - 300F for the bright yellow. This gauge only reads up to 968F, so it’s not really good for other raku.

ThankYou!!!!!!!

Lindo, parabéns

I am looking for a sprayer for ferric chloride, but can’t seem to find anything non corrosive in Canada. What brand of spray equipment do you use? Thank you very much for any info.

@alexlongart

2 жыл бұрын

www.worldpaintsupply.com/crown-spra-tool-kit/ Look up Crown Spray Tool Kit. Good luck!

Sorry if I missed it, but are those pieces glazed or just bisqued?

@alexlongart

3 жыл бұрын

No glaze, but Terra sigillata is applied to the dry greenware surface and polished. Bisque fired to 1850F.

Where can I see the finished pots?? I am really curious about that bright yellow!!

@alexlongart

Жыл бұрын

The yellow is ferric chloride, sprayed on at about 200F. I use a high temperature digital thermometer to measure the surface temperature. You can find them at Harbor Freight, Amazon, or auto parts stores. See my Facebook page “Alex Long artist” for dozens of photos & videos. KZread doesn’t post photos, as far as I know. I’ve tried. Good luck!🔥😎🔥

It’s a Crown Spra tool. You can find it online, for about $18.00. When you run out of air, you can use computer compressed air for dust on keyboards. It much cheaper. Good luck!

Beautiful work! I did some feather & horse hair raku yesterday but not sure how to get the remaining debris off the pot without smudging it. What do you do? Also, yours were so shiny, did you coat them with something afterwards. Some people use wax but won't this smudge? TIA

@alexlongart

3 жыл бұрын

I scrub every piece with a non abrasive pan scrubber. After it drys, I use a clear acrylic spray or apply “Mother’s” spray car wax, for a softer finish.

What is the name of the temperature gun?

@alexlongart

3 жыл бұрын

You can get inexpensive ones on Amazon. This one reads up to almost 1400F, for about $25. www.amazon.com/Etekcity-Lasergrip-Thermometer-Temperature-Non-contact/dp/B00DMI62HM/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&hvadid=77996658710206&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvqmt=e&keywords=temp+gun+infrared&qid=1614790717&sr=8-9

Can I ask what clay you use?

@alexlongart

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Brooke! I use a locally manufactured clay called Bruce’s White, from Free Form Clay & Supply in San Diego, California. It’s a course cone-10 clay. Another one that I’ve used for years is WSO, from Laguna Clay Company, in Los Angeles, California. Also course and cone-10, but doesn’t throw as well on the wheel.

What is the temperature for hair?

@alexlongart

5 ай бұрын

I pull them at about 1450F. They’re still too hot at that point, so it’s best to wait about 15 seconds best trying 1 hair first. If it’s too hot, the hair will create a lot of smoke and the lines aren’t defined. Apply first to areas that will cool first, such as a thin lip. Bowls, plates and open forms cool much faster, so you have to work quicker. Closed forms such as bottles, cool slower, so you have more time to apply your horsehair. If the surface becomes too cool, the hair won’t stick. This is where using a small propane torch gives you a little more time. Hold the hair with a leather glove on one hand, while using the torch with the other. Hold several strands from above and lay them on the surface, as you apply the flame about 6 inches away. If you get too close, all at once, you’ll blow the hair off the surface. Good luck!

No final shot? That’s disappointing 🙃

Did Maui get ahold of that jacket? 😆

@alexlongart

7 ай бұрын

Hi Carol, 😂 No, but it sure looks like it! 🤣

Where can i purchase ferric chloride?

@alexlongart

4 жыл бұрын

At an electronics supply store like Radio Shack, Fry's, or online. Good luck Raylene!

@MartxDestoxic

3 жыл бұрын

@@alexlongart Do you apply directly or add water?

@alexlongart

3 жыл бұрын

Directly

Ya' let me down Alex! Why didn't you show us as you stated?

@alexlongart

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry, I don’t know how to post a photo of them on the comments section and I don’t have a video of them.🙃 Try my Facebook page: Alex Long Artist

@carlasmith2105

3 жыл бұрын

@@alexlongart Ahhh, thanks so much, Alex. Will do that. Beautiful work. Happy Holidays.

does any one know if human hair works also?

@dallas2013

4 жыл бұрын

Marlene Richards you can use different kinds of hair (horse hair, dog hair, human hair). Each type of hair will yield different results due to oils and thickness. Have fun exploring!

@marlenerichards5756

4 жыл бұрын

@@dallas2013 thanks

@tonsteineglasuren1323

4 жыл бұрын

I tried human hair so my own and it was a very good result what came out

@xeroart3852

2 жыл бұрын

Human hair? You must be a Satan Worshipper