Checkn' the List

Raku vessels in? Check!
Pots not touching each other? Check!
Kiln on? Check!
Horsehair ready? Check!
Heat resistant gloves ready? Check!
Tongs? Check!
Raku clay (that can withstand thermal shock) fired perfectly? CHECKARONIOUS!

Moments after the technique....crack!

Hmmmm......
I guess it can't withstand THAT much thermal shock! Ah well. Back to the drawing board today.