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| Mike is arranging pieces to fit into the Raku Kiln for firing. |
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| The kiln is heated to a high temperature (about 1,800 °F) then turned off. Once opened, the pottery is handled quickly and carefully while hot! The heating process took 45 minutes. |
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| The pottery piece is placed in a barrel filled with newspaper, covered, and allowed to smoke. Raku has unpredictable results which usually produces intense colors. |
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| Everyone has a good time working on their art. |
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| Mike gave us a demonstration on making a plaster mold. |
