Sandblasted Raku

[Tink]

Has anyone sandblasted raku? Pics? Or even etched.

[Mr. Smiley]

I've etched it... looks cool. Was thinking about seeing what's underneath with my blaster, but decided to wait for my flat lap, so I could polish it. Let us know what you find under the surface. :)

[Tink]

Not sure I'll go that deep (to see what's underneath, if anything). I'm working some things up for more electroforming, and want to use Raku as a base. I haven't been at the torch since teaching last weekend, and MUST get at it today. I have to get three more pieces done for an exhibit, and I need to ship them early next week. Eek.

[Mr. Smiley]

Get on it girl. ;) I think the etching or blasting will do just fine for ya. :love: Show us what you come up with... :D

[Tink]

I miss you, Brent...

[Kevan]

I etch the frit all the time. It looks great. Sometimes you have to do it twice because for some reason it leaves a shiny spot on it.

[Moth]

I love raku etched, but I've never sandblasted or faceted it to see underlayers.

Here are some pics of etched raku.

frit
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stringer
19390

[Kevan]

This is etched raku too.

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d101/dancingstrarbeads/greyrakubicone1.jpg

[Lara]

This is a bead of etched raku on Opal yellow. I find that it etches very nicely and holds it's color really well.