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For a Raku Kiln What kind of High Temperature wire do i need?

I went to this hardware store and they had high temperature wire but it had some kind of coating on it it was like some type of fabricwill this wire work or no? Another question also is is there any other kind of wire i can use that can the heat of atleast 2100 degrees Fif u have any idea what kind of wire please tell me.

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Im not sure what coated wire you are talking aboutI wouldn't use it if you are building a raku kilnCould you imagine the mess all over your ceramic fiber blanket if it melted or didn't hold? You need Nichrome wireThey will look at you like you're stupid if you ask at home depot or any other hardware storeThe best place to buy it cheaply in small quantity is on OKorder (people splitting up big spools) This wire is used in heating elements for electric space heaters, hair dryers, electric kilns, and hot wire cutting tools for cutting styrofoamYou can find heating element repair kits at some hardware stores but they will probably be more expensive than if you bought the wire on OKorderIt is possible to pull apart an old heater and recycle the wire, but it is all twisted up and is probably not worth your effortAlso after being heated so many times its less malleable and will probably break as you unbend and re-bend it to tie down the ceramic buttons Also don't go too small or too big on the gaugeStay between 16 - 20 gaugeTo small (larger number gauge) can corrode over time and fall apart, too big (smaller number gauge) is almost impossible to bend or cutIf you don't have ceramic buttons already fired, use those three pronged stilts that have no metal in them (all ceramic)They are like a buck or so at your ceramic storePick up about 15 or so for a standard trash can size raku kiln.
Salmon and Rice Primavera 2 tbsp all purpose flour 2 cups milk 1 cup long grain rice 4 oz herb and garlic flavoured cream cheese 1 1/2 cups hot water salt and pepper 4 pieces boneless skinless salmon fillet (about 1 1/2 pounds) 2 cups frozen mixed baby vegetables, thawed lemon wedges 1 - In a large nonstick skillet, whisk flour into milk; stir in rice, cream cheese, hot water, tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepperBring to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring oftenReduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer for 15 minutes until rice is almost tender, gently stirring three times2 - Sprinkle salmon with salt and pepperWorking quickly, stir vegetables into rice and nestle salmon fillets on topCover and cook for about 15 minutes longer or until rice is tender and most of liquid is absorbed and white juices form on top of salmon3 - Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutesServe with lemon wedges to squeeze over topPeople are encouraged to eat two servings of heart-healthy fish every week and this dish fits the bill! Better still, this one-pot meal is four food group balancedAiming to include foods from each food group at each meal is an easy way to ensure you get the daily nutrition you need for your busy life Hope you like it, I do!!!
SALMON WITH LEMON LIME BUTTER 1/2 tspgrated lemon zest 1/2 tspgrated lime zest 2 tbsproom temperature butter 1 1/2 lbssalmon fillet 1/4 tspsalt Stir lemon and lime zests into the butterPut the butter mixture on a piece of plastic wrap and roll to form a 1 inch cylinderEither refrigerate or, if you're in a hurry, put in the freezer to firm while you cook the fishPut the fish in a microwave-proof baking dish, thickest portion toward the edge of the dishPour in 1/3 cup water and sprinkle the fish with saltCover with plastic wrap and poke several holes in the plasticMicrowave on medium for 6 minutes and then turn the fish over and microwave 2 minutes longerTop each portion with 2 thin slices of lemon lime butter and serve OR SALMON WITH LEMON BUTTER 3 salmon steaks, 1 inch steaks 2 cwater 1 tspsalt 1 tbspparsley flakes 1/2 cbutter 1 tbsplemon juice Place salmon steaks in a skilletAdd the water and sprinkle with saltWhen the water begins to boil, lower the heat and cover the skilletCook the fish for 7 minutes or until it flakes with a forkRemove the salmon from the skillet and remove the skin and boneMelt the butter in a saucepan, add the lemon juice and parsley flakesStir well and serve with salmonServes 6 OR GRILLED SALMON STEAKS WITH LIME BUTTER 1/2 c(1 stick) butter, melted 1/4 clime juice 1 tbsppepper 4 (9 oz.) salmon steaks Lime wedges Combine first 3 ingredientsPlace salmon in glass baking dishPour lime butter overLet salmon marinate while preparing barbecue or preheating broilerPrepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broilerCook salmon until just opaque, brushing with lime butter marinade occasionally, about 4 minutes per sideTransfer to platesBrush with any remaining lime butterServe immediately with lime wedges JM
You just basically typed out the best recipe for salmon! Rub the butter on the fish add salt and fresh black pepper and either squeeze some lemon juice onto it or place a slice of lemon on top and bake in ovenOMG it is AMAZAING!
1Place sheet of foil on flat surface 2Place salmon in center 3Cut thin slices of lemon, place on top of salmon 4Do likewise with butter 5Add any of the following: feta, garlic, bell pepper, onion, green chili, pineapple, tomato, asiago, tomato, capers, asparagus, leeks, artichoke, bleu cheese (not much), ginger, soy, craked pepper6fold foil over salmon 7 bake until tender ta-dah

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