Aardvark Clay and Supplies was founded in 1972 in Santa Ana, California, with the purpose of manufacturing quality clays and basic materials for the studio potter in the most customer oriented manner possible. As our reputation with the potters grew, so did our trade with schools and universities.
Aardvark Clay's Black Mountain Fired Shrinkage is 12% and Water Absorption is 1% when fired to cone 10. A deep brown/black clay, medium in texture. Great for the wheel. Needs lots of oxygen during the bisque firing to avoid bloating in the glaze firing. ⚠ WARNING - This product can expose you to crystalline silica (quartz) which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
$22.50 - $40.00
Smooth, grey/white clay. Excellent for functional ware. Fired Shrinkage is 11% and Water Absorption is 1.5% when fired to cone 10. Price is per 25# bag. Volume discounts apply. ⚠ WARNING - This product can expose you to crystalline silica (quartz) which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
$22.50 - $40.00
Aardvark Clay's Bee Mix 5Fired Shrinkage is 12% and Water Absorption is 2.5% when fired to cone 5. Off white, very smooth and easy to throw. Great glaze fit. ⚠ WARNING - This product can expose you to crystalline silica (quartz) which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
$26.50 - $48.00
Aardvark Clay's Seaside (formerly Navajo White)Fired Shrinkage is 14% and Water Absorption is 1% when fired to cone 10. Another creamy white porcelaneous stoneware. Shows off stains to their very best. A 50/50 blend of Hopkins White and Porcelain. ⚠ WARNING - This product can expose you to crystalline silica (quartz) which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
$27.53 - $50.05
Aardvark Clay's Nara 5 Fired Shrinkage is 12% and Water Absorption is 1.1% when fired to cone 5. Our best cone 5 porcelain. Has great throwing qualities. Fires to a grey white. ⚠ WARNING - This product can expose you to crystalline silica (quartz) which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
$30.50 - $56.00
Charcoal is a reformulation of Obsidian that is made to better withstand higher temps (∆6) Fired Shrinkage is 13% and Water Absorption is 2% when fired to cone 5/6. Our newest addition is a medium grit black body without the issues of bloating! Works well with most glazes and provides a beautiful black base for decoration.
$30.73 - $56.45
(Formerly Cassius Basaltic) Fired Shrinkage is 14.5% and Water Absorption is .5% when fired to cone 5. Very black, ebony like finish. Contains no talc. Needs lots of oxygen during bisque firing. Please refer to this link for our bisque firing schedule that was created with Obsidian in mind. ⚠ WARNING - This product can expose you to crystalline silica (quartz) which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
$38.50 - $72.00
Aardvark Clay's Terra Red Special order clay body, available only in full box Fired Shrinkage is 12.5% and Water Absorption is 6% when fired to cone 5. A very warm orange-red terra cotta colored cone five stoneware. While the clay is textured, it feels very smooth while throwing or hand building. The blend of color, tooth, and workability you have been looking for. ⚠ WARNING - This product can expose you to crystalline silica (quartz) which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
$49.25 $42.00
Aardvark Clay's Coleman Porcelain Fired Shrinkage is 13.5% and Water Absorption is 0% when fired to cone 10. A true Grolleg body developed by Tom Coleman. Excellent fit with most glazes, very translucent when thin, great for large pieces. Probably the best domestically produced porcelain you will ever find. ⚠ WARNING - This product can expose you to crystalline silica (quartz) which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
$45.53 - $86.05
