March is a dynamic month — one day it’s bright and sunny and then, boom… snow. Sometimes all in the same week. Terra Blanc is a lot like March. It’s flexible, dependable, and ready for whatever you throw at it.
Initially, my curiosity led me to go ahead and purchase a pug of this clay to play with. I personally experienced firsthand on the wheel that it throws smoother than any other clay body I have used, which makes it especially great for beginners, like myself (and honestly, anyone who appreciates a springy, cooperative clay). It also works beautifully for hand-building. At first, I was dubious since it was so smooth, but it pressed nicely through a slab roller and held up well in the process. I often get asked about the shrinkage rate (6.74% at bisque and 10.24% at Cone 5) and I always answer that your coffee mug won’t mysteriously turn into a teacup.
Using a Mudtools wiggle wire, I am feeling how soft the Terra Blanc is.
It's a standard white clay body, so what's really to it? As somebody who loves playing with colors in not only my own artwork, but my (sometimes questionable) outfit choices, I like the creamy white surface for glaze experimentation. Bright colors pop, subtle tones shine, and layered techniques really get a chance to dance.
Ceramic loom made with a slab of Terra Blanc with Spectrum's Cactus Floating Glaze on top. I used a texture roller to mirror a woven fabric to complement the weaving.
This porcelaneous stoneware continues to be one of the most popular, versatile clay bodies we carry at Bracker’s Good Earth Clays. It’s a favorite for beginners, seasoned potters, and everyone in between. Once you try it, it’s easy to see why. I truly recommend this clay body to customers often.
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Andreas Braz is a fibers and textile artist who circles back to clay whenever it calls him in. After about a year working at Bracker’s Good Earth Clays, he rekindled his relationship with the medium. When he’s not at the shop, he’s usually sewing, tufting, or weaving, keeping his hands in motion and his ideas in rotation. He also teaches at the Lawrence Arts Center, where he shares his commitment to material, process, and tactile exploration.
