What Is Raku And Where Do You Get It

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Wow, this site is addicting, especially to we who are fairly new to this.
I love the raku beads!! How are they made? Anyone who can help with some information?

[J. Savina]

Hi!
Raku is a nickname for Iris gold glass (R108???). COE is 96. It comes in frit form, various sizes and in cane form too. It's a reactive glass which means it will react to both temperature change and oxygen/propane levels. Its fun to work with once you get the hang of it. There are several suppliers out there that carry it. I go to valcox.com. Val usually keeps it in stock.
Hope this helps. BTW, welcome to LE!!! You're right, this place is addicting, even for us old timers.
J.

[Phoenix]

Val Cox -valcox.com - has the raku jitterbug that most will swear by- a great place for lots of frits!

I have sample packs to large amounts on ebay priced by the ounce right now also- here (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8268334100&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&rd=1)

a search for "raku frit" on ebay will also bring up lots of others.

The other "official" name for this is R-108 - Iris Orange

enjoy!
-edited to add i got beat to the valcox.com recommendation :-)

[J. Savina]

-edited to add i got beat to the valcox.com recommendation :-)
LOL, That's okay Jessica. It just goes to show you, Great minds think alike! Right?
J.

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Thanks for all the info. I thought it may take longer to get replys.
Off the subject, but how do you post on the site where you are from and other info?
Roy (female) Mother with odd sense of humor!!

[amberbryant1]

You need to click on user CP ( control Panel) and then edit till your heart's content. It's up just above post reply on the top of the page.

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Thanks for the info. Appreciate it!!

[amberbryant1]

You're welcome. I found raku frit at ggglass.com. She has a bunch of different blends. They look pretty, I can't wait to get mine!