Ceramic - Pottery Dictionary

by Susan Mussi

RAKU TONGS

ca: RAKU PINCES

es: RAKU PINZAS

Raku tongs are specially designed with long steel handles and legs. They are used to lift red-hot work out of the kiln and move it to the metal bucket of sand. The length allows you to hold the piece securely, far from your body and from the kiln, which emits very strong smoke and heat when opened.