Plainsman Raku Cone 6-10 Raku Ceramic Clay Body, 4 lb

Plainsman Raku Cone 6-10 Raku Ceramic Clay Body, 4 lb

Raku tries to achieve a balance between to opposing challenges of the raku process: The ability to withstand rapid changes in temperature without cracking and being smooth enough to throw comfortably on the potter's wheel.

The drying strength of this body is very good. Thrown forms should dry without problem unless they have a very uneven cross section. It may be necessary to cover larger pieces (or those with thinner and thicker sections) with cloth and plastic to slow drying down enough to make sure it occurs evenly throughout.

Since Raku has a fine clay base it burnishes reasonablty well for a grogged body. You might find it helpful to make a slip of the material and screen out the grog, then paint this on and burnish.

The body vents water well during early stages of firing. However if you bisque in an electric kiln, consider preheating overnight on low to give plenty of time for all water to be removed. If pieces are heavy it is very helpful to have a venting system to remove the water vapour as generated.

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Storage: Protect ceramic clay bodies from direct sunlight, avoiding excessive temperature changes and protect from frost.

Use: It is recommended to test clay body prior to large scale use in order to verify suitability in both the ceramic process (shaping, drying, firing and decoration) and the final application that is expected to be obtained.