Goal To how to safely and effectively fire the raku kiln

1. Know Location of gas shutoff valve
2. fire in a safe location (generally outside)
3. Proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
   1. High Temp Gloves
   2. Leather Apron
   3. face shield
   4. close toed shoes
   5. cotton clothing
   6. pants
4. know the location of nearest fire extinguisher or water hose

1. gather all firing materials
   1. pots
   2. kiln
   3. ppe
   4. tongs
   5. buckets or metal containers
   6. spare wet clay
   7. sand
   8. glaze if required
   9. torch or lighter
2. understand how the gas system works
   1. Hookups and shutoff
   2. pressure regulator
   3. basso valve
   4. ball valve
   5. venturi burner
   6. ring burner
3. Washing the shelves
4. loading the kiln

1. how to control the heat
2. when to ramp
3. prepping the area
4. reduction or oxidation in the kiln

- rinse out barrels with water or at least flood them with water, there is a hose right inside the garage door.
- put kiln away
- turn off gas valves inside