Clay
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CERAMICS, MODELLING & MOSAICS
The Stages of Clay
Earthenware Paper Clay White – Clayworks
Stoneware Clay – Northcote Pottery Stoneware clay becomes vitreous with higher firing and is therefore suitable for functional ware. Bisque fire at 1000°C .While it bisque fires at the same temperature as Earthenware, it must be glaze fired at higher temperatures using Stoneware glazes. Approximate slab size: 24 x 20 x 10cm.
School Clay White – Clayworks EARTHENWARE Easy to work, white to buff clay. Bisque fire at 1000°C. If glazing, use Earthenware glazes. Approximate slab size: 29 x 16 x 11.5cm.
10kg
ML102
10kg
ML107-WH
Each
$11.25
Each
$15.40
Raku Clay – Northcote Pottery Raku clay is used for a special glazing process. This clay has a natural grittiness allowing it to withstand high glaze temperatures. Suitable for hand building and sculpture. A robust clay. Bisque fire at 1000°C. Approximate slab size: 24 x 20 x 10cm.
EARTHENWARE A stronger dry clay enabling thinner, more delicate work. Joining dry-to-dry paper clay and dry-to-soft is possible. Bisque fire at 1000°C. When glazing, use Earthenware glazes. Approximate slab size: 29 x 16 x 11.5cm.
10kg
ML108
Each
$16.95
NB: Clayworks Terracotta Clay available on request.
Earthenware Clay – Northcote Pottery
Terracotta Clay – Northcote Pottery
EARTHENWARE Porous clay not suitable for functional ware. Bisque fire at 1000°C. Use Earthenware glazes. Approximate slab size: 24 x 20 x 10cm.
EARTHENWARE This brown clay becomes orange when bisque fired. Bisque fire at 1000°C. Use Earthenware glazes. Approximate slab size: 24 x 20 x 10cm.
10kg
ML100
10kg
ML106
10kg
ML101
Each
$11.25
Each
$11.25
Each
$11.25
Tip! You can make (approx.) 20 tennis ball size pieces of clay from a 10kg slab of clay
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Slip: Slip is used to join
Stage One – Malleable: The stage
Stage Two – Leather Hard: Clay has started to
where you can build artwork. Wrap leftover clay in a clean, damp cloth/wipe (pg 278) and put in an airtight plastic bag.
dry out but you can still carve into the artwork. This is also the stage to burnish pieces (smooth them out). Wrap leftover clay in a clean, damp cloth/wipe (pg 278) and put in an airtight plastic bag.
Stage Three – Bone Dry: Bone dry
Stage Four – Bisque Fired: This is the first
Stage Five – Glaze Fired: This is the
means that the piece is fully dried out and it is ready to go in the kiln. It is best to slowly dry out the clay to prevent cracking, by lightly covering with plastic bags.
firing. The clay can now be decorated with an Underglaze or Brush On Glaze. Alternatively, bisque fired clay can be painted with acrylic paint or Clay Transfer Tissue can also be applied.
last firing and must be done at a higher temperature (see instructions). Make sure there is no glaze on the bottom of your piece as it may join to the kiln shelf.
clay. Making Slip: Dried clay is crushed and mixed with water – mix to a custard consistency. Keep in airtight container.
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