CLAY BODY RANGE CONSISTS OF-
(Now updated April 2024 prices)
White Earthenware - (code EWWS)- A smooth white firing body with a firing range of 1100-1160oC This body was developed with throwing in mind but is great all round.
- NOW IN STOCK!
12.5kg- £17.56
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White Earthenware Low Temperature-(code EWWS/LT)- An extremely smooth ivory white body with a low firing range of 1060- 1160oC. its an excellent choice when using low firing brush on glazes.
Please note-This is not a stock item- Ordered in on request, please ask if interested.
12.5kg- £13.70
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Red Earthenware - (code EWRS) - a beautifully smooth red body, great for throwing, modelling and casting.The fired colour, pale terracotta getting darker the higher end of the temperature range almost to a brick red-1060-1160oC.
- NOW IN STOCK
12.5kg- £8.27
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Red Earthenware Grogged- (code EWRG) - The same body as EWRS but with an added 10% fine sand. It is still suitable for throwing, modelling and casting slips. The fired colour, pale terracotta getting darker the higher end of the temperature range almost to a brick red-1060-1160oC.
(This clay is great for building clay ovens and pizza ovens. If you need any more info on this subject call us- 07947 880163.)
- NOW IN STOCK
12.5kg- £9.70
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Buff School Clay - (code E/SWBS) - an excellent multi purpose clay with a fired colour of light creamy buff getting darker towards the top end of the temperature range-1120-1220oC.
- NOW IN STOCK.
12.5kg- £11.45
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White Grogged Stoneware- (code SWWG)- A white firing well grogged body, well capable of throwing larger pieces of work. This matures between 1220-1280oC.
- NOW IN STOCK.
12.5kg- £15.37
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Red Grogged Stoneware- (code E/SWRG) - A rich grogged red clay body suitable for being fired to higher temperatures. Great for handbuilding or throwing 1040-1140/1240oC
- NOW IN STOCK
12.5kg- £11.44
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Buff Grogged Stoneware - (code SWBG)- A great clay for throwing and modelling, with added 10% of 60's sand. It fires to a light beige between 1140-1260oC.
- NOW IN STOCK.
12.5kg- £12.46
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Toasted Stoneware - (code SWT) - A toasted light brown finely grogged stoneware, which gives the look of reduction fired clay. Suitable for throwing handbuilding and modelling. 1140-1250oC
- NOW IN STOCK.
12.5kg- £12.39
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White Smooth Stoneware- (code SWWS)- A beautifully smooth, plastic and strong, white firing body. Great for throwing and modelling. This matures between 1220-1280oC.
- NOW IN STOCK.
12.5kg- £26.57
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Earthstone Original- (Es5)
White throwing body-strong warp and crack resistance. 1180-1280oC
- CURRENTLY IN STOCK
12.5kg- £19.49
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Earthstone Handbuilding- (Es40)
Strong white grogged handbuilding clay.
-NOW IN STOCK
12.5kg- £30.00
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Earthstone Crank- (Es50)
Open textured, coarsely grogged clay body. Fires to a toasted buff. Also suitable for Raku firing.
-CURRENTLY IN STOCK
12.5kg- £13.49
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Earthstone Smooth Crank- (Es60)
As Es65 but with a finer surface and a closer texture.
-NOW IN STOCK
12.5kg- £15.49
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Terracotta Crank - (code TC) has a firing range of 1080-1220oC It fires to a beautiful dark reddy brown at the top end of the range this is being used for sculpture and tile making by our customers who have given it a go so far.
-NOW IN STOCK
12.5kg- £13.49
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Black Earthenware - (code EWB)- A smooth earthenware body suitable for throwing, modelling and hand building. It fires to a rich dark chocolate to black colour at between 970-1025oC
- CURRENTLY IN STOCK.
10kg- £24.00
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Porcelain - (code DL )-David Leach Porcelain. Translucent. White. Plastic. What more could you ask for from porcelain.
1240-1270oC
-NOW IN STOCK
10kg- £22.00
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Flecked Stoneware -(code SWF) Iron speckles burn through at high temps. Good for throwing and casting. 1150-1280oC
-NOW IN STOCK
12.5kg- £14.34
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Raku - (code RAKU) This clay is a finely grogged version and lends itself to finer work and modelling and I suspect it will be great for tile making with all that grog included. Ill give it a go and report back.
-NOW IN STOCK
10kg- £8.52
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Air Hardening Clay - (code AHC) - Buff bodied clay, really tough when it dries, and no need to fire. Comes in 12.5kg bags.
-NOW IN STOCK-
12.5kg- £14.94
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Buff Crank - (code SWBC)-A highly grogged but still very plastic clay that is great for sculpting and handbuilding techniques. It fires to a medium beige at between 1220-1280oC.
-NOW IN STOCK-
12.5kg- £14.92
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If you fancy trying any of these clays, pop in and have look and a feel of some of it before you buy.
We also hold limited stocks of-
Fine Casting Plaster -(code FCP)-Excellent for making moulds and wedging batts.
-NOW IN STOCK- large 25KG sacks .
25kg-£20.63
Herculite Plaster -(code H2)-A much harder plaster than fine casting plaster. Excellent for making casts and sculpture.
-NOW IN STOCK- large 25KG sacks .
25kg-£25.50
As well as stocking our own selection of clays we can offer the complete Potterycrafts range to order. We place orders once a month and can save you the cost of carriage.
Phone for details - 07947 880163