Ok, I have read and re-read this thread and this is what I came up with:
Raku
1. make bead normal in neutral flame
2. apply raku and melt in
3. let it cool
4. turn down propane
5. super heat bead
6. should see cloud like effect
7. lightly marver or blow on bead to cool
8. it'll be black, which = good!
9. encase while raku is dark
10. heat as much as necessary to melt in raku and final shape
11. not encasing - give bead a flame polish till it's red
But I still get POOP brown!
woe is me!