The Journal of Australian Ceramics Vol 48 No 3 November 2009
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Promotion<br />
KEANE<br />
("RA .... es<br />
SIMONE FRASER<br />
"I have worked within the<br />
tertiary education sector<br />
for over 20 years and<br />
have had a long-standing<br />
history with Keane's clay<br />
through a number <strong>of</strong> TAFE<br />
ceramics departments. I<br />
have found their products<br />
consistent and reliable for<br />
"-CeramIcs on WhIW Rllku<br />
<strong>The</strong> coarse texture and high<br />
plasticity <strong>of</strong> White Raku<br />
makes it a friendly clay to use,<br />
accommodating a wide variety <strong>of</strong><br />
hand-forming applications. <strong>The</strong><br />
sand/grog used to provide texture<br />
has s<strong>of</strong>tened edges, which make<br />
the throwing process pleasant.<br />
Due to its fine day base, White<br />
Raku responds well to bumishing.<br />
Unique in its quality and<br />
consistency, this is one <strong>of</strong> our most<br />
popular days.<br />
students. from the making through to the firing. I use Keane's White<br />
Raku clay because it allows me flexibility in the making process as I<br />
am able to throw and hand build with it. With my new body <strong>of</strong> work I<br />
apply a porcelain slip to the leather hard or dry clay body and find that<br />
it accommodates it very well. As I force dry my work with a burner or<br />
heat gun. it is also very important that I use a dependable clay that<br />
will not respond adversely to this process. It's the best! ..<br />
above: Ceramic Form. <strong>2009</strong>. Keane's White Raku. wheekoiled, dry glaze. porcelain slip. mid·fired; photos: Greg Piper<br />
70 THE JOURNAL OF AUSTRALIAN CERAMICS NOVEMBER <strong>2009</strong>
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