Plastic clay for wheel and modeling. The addition of granular manganese gives a speckled surface. The ideal temperature for developing best color tone is cone 5. Good results may be expected in reduction or oxidation firing. Commonly referred to as "Chocolate Chip" around Bracker's (nickname originated by customer Darla Heard). Suggested bisque temperature C/04. Shrinkage: 12% at C/4, 12.5% at C/6. Absorption: 4.5% at C/4, 2.5% at C/6. Image: Straight out of the kiln... Standard Clay 112, with a very light, sprayed on, layer of Opulence Clear. Fired to cone 5, by Darla Heard, Kansas Potter (used with permission).

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This clay is the same formula as Soldate-30, but contains finer 60 mesh sand. The texture is medium coarse. Gray in the raw form with a high sand content which makes it an ideal choice for large thrown pieces and sculptural forms.   Reduction ( First Image), Oxidation  ( Second Image).

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Semi-smooth red body with sand and grog. Fires paver tile red in oxidation and chocolate in reduction. ***Oxidation ( First Image), Reduction ( Second Image). CharacteristicsCone: 5Wet Color: RedFiring Color: Oxidation: Tile Red - Reduction: ChocolateTexture: Slightly CoarsePenetrometer Target: 6.75Avg. Shrinkage 2±%: 10%Avg. Water Absorption 1±%: 2%

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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

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Gray in the raw form with a medium sand texture. A popular body for general purpose use. Large and thick-walled pieces are prone to cracking. In light to medium reduction, Rod's Bod fires to a warm brown with iron specks which generally bleed into glazes forming brown specks. Reduction ( First Image), Oxidation ( Second Image). CharacteristicsCone: 10Wet Color: Light GrayFiring Color: Oxidation: Yellow/Buff - Reduction: Medium BrownTexture: Medium CoarsePenetrometer Target: 7Avg. Shrinkage 2±%: 13.5%Avg. Water Absorption 1±%: 2.4%COE x 10-6: 6

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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

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Fires gray-stony-white in reduction at cone 10, off white at cone 5 oxidation, and bright white at cone 05 (raku). It is a medium textured, low shrinkage body designed for large-scale hand-built sculpture and tile work where thick cross sections (up to 1 inch) are anticipated. Contains a moderate amount of fine and medium mesh grog. Oxidation ( First Image), Reduction ( Second Image). Characteristics Cone: 06-10 Wet Color: Light Gray Fired Color - Oxidation Cool Off-White Fired Color - Reduction Dk Gray/Black Texture: Coarse Δ 06 Δ 5 Δ 10 Ave. Shrinkage 2±% 4% 8% 10% Ave. Water Absorption 1±% 21% 11% 5% COE x 10-6: 5.57 6.05 5.25

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A medium coarse clay body which exhibits excellent throwing characteristics. This material pulls up well for tall vertical forms without downward creep. Also throws well horizontally holding near flat cantilever flanges on bowls without slumping. The clay both stretches well on big bellied pots and necks as well as on pinch neck bottles. It should be noted that the fine wood fiber content of this clay makes it necessary to reduce the amount of water added to the clay during throwing. Excessive use of water will negate the forming advantages that the fiber produces in this clay. Bob's is also an excellent sculptural body with remarkable resistance to cracks and warps. It is highly grogged with a toasty color. Fires from cone 04 to cone 6. Oxidation cone 6 ( First Image), Reduction cone 6 ( Second Image). Characteristics Cone: 6 Wet Color: Dk Red/Brown Fired Color - Oxidation Buff Fired Color - Reduction Dark Brown Texture: Coarse Δ 06 Δ 5 Ave. Shrinkage 2±% 6% 9% Ave. Water Absorption 1±% 18% 10% COE x 10-6: 5.52 6.31

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Has the plastic nature and glaze friendly creamy color of B-Mix with Grog and all the added qualities of paper clay. It is a great choice for sculptural vessels and has the positive throwing qualities you expect from B-Mix with Grog. Can be fired in a wide range of temperatures from cone 04 to Cone 10. Reduction ( First Image), Oxidation  ( Second Image). Characteristics Cone: 10 Wet Color: Cream Fired Color - Oxidation Off-White Fired Color - Reduction Gray-White Texture: Slightly Coarse Δ 06 Δ 5 Δ 10 Ave. Shrinkage 2±% 6% 8% 11% Ave. Water Absorption 1±% 21% 11% 5% COE x 10-6: 6.79 7.71 6.42

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An exceptionally white and translucent throwing porcelain for Cone 5-6. Characteristics Cone: 5 Wet Color: White Fired Color - Oxidation White Fired Color - Reduction White Texture: Smooth Penetrometer Target: 6.75 Ave. Shrinkage 2±% 11% Ave. Water Absorption 1±% >1% COE x 10-6: 6.99

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A grolleg porcelain body with excellent throwing properties. Very translucent with minimal warpage. Characteristics Cone: 10 Wet Color: White Fired Color - Oxidation White Fired Color - Reduction White Texture: Smooth Penetrometer Target: 7 Ave. Shrinkage 2±% 15% Ave. Water Absorption 1±% 0.5% COE x 10-6: 4.82

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This clay was designed specifically to achieve a rich brown color when fired in an electric kiln. It has good strength for both wheel throwing and handbuilding. Contains 60 mesh sand so the texture is slightly coarse. We do not recommend that Electric Brown be fired in reduction. Characteristics Cone: 5 Wet Color: Brown Fired Color - Oxidation Warm Brown Fired Color - Reduction N/A Texture: Slightly Coarse Penetrometer Target: 6.75 Ave. Shrinkage 2±% 12.5% Ave. Water Absorption 1±% 0.5% COE x 10-6: 4.86

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An outstanding, all-purpose, orange/brown, moist body. Has fine sand and is a difficult body to crack during firing. Durable and affordable. Good for professional or student. Reduces a warm orange/brown, lighter in oxidation. Characteristics Cone: 10 Wet Color: Red Fired Color - Oxidation Orange/Brown Fired Color - Reduction Dark Brown Texture: Medium Coarse Penetrometer Target: 7 Ave. Shrinkage 2±% 12.5% Ave. Water Absorption 1±% 0.8% COE x 10-6: 4.9

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A medium coarse, dark clay with 60 mesh sand. Turns deep brown in reduction and brown in oxidation. Good for various forming techniques. Characteristics Cone: 10 Wet Color: Brown Fired Color - Oxidation Brown Fired Color - Reduction Deep Brown Texture: Medium Coarse Penetrometer Target: 7 Ave. Shrinkage 2±% 12% Ave. Water Absorption 1±% 0.9% COE x 10-6: 3.46

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B-Mix 5 offers the same characteristics enjoyed by our Cone 10 B-Mix. Its smooth, porcelain texture is a pleasure to throw and form, and it fires to a cream color in oxidation. ***Oxidation (First Image), Reduction (Second Image). Due to talc shortages in the ceramic industry, your favorite clays may look a bit different. B Mix will appear slightly tanner at cone 5 than what you are used to. CharacteristicsCone: 5Wet Color: Light GrayFiring Color: Oxidation: Cream - Reduction: Off-WhiteTexture: SmoothPenetrometer Target: 6.75Avg. Shrinkage 2±%: 12%Avg. Water Absorption 1±%: 2.3%

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The addition of 10% fine feldspathic sand allows for a body with some texture. Fires gray/white when reduced and off-white when oxidized, some speckling may occur. ***Reduction ( First Image), Oxidation ( Second Image). CharacteristicsCone: 10Wet Color: Cream/WhiteFiring Color: Oxidation: Off-White - Reduction: Gray/WhiteTexture: SmoothPenetrometer Target: 7Avg. Shrinkage 2±%: 12.0%Avg. Water Absorption 1±%: 1.2%

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Cone 10 B-Mix clay with the addition of a very fine grog; provides a smooth fired texture and light speckling. ***Reduction ( First Image), Oxidation ( Second Image). CharacteristicsCone: 10 Wet Color: Cream Firing Color: Oxidation: Off-White - Reduction: Gray-White Texture: Slightly Coarse Pentrometer Target: 7 Avg. Shrinkage ±2%: 10.3% Avg. Water Absorption ±1%: 1%

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A cream-white, throwing clay that is easy to throw and form. Smooth porcelain texture. Fires gray/white in reduction and lighter in oxidation. ***Reduction ( First Image), Oxidation ( Second Image). CharacteristicsCone: 10 Wet Color: White Firing Color: Oxidation: Cream - Reduction: Dark Cream Texture: Smooth Penetrometer Target: 7.5 Avg. Shrinkage ±2%: 13% Avg. Water Absorption ±1%: 1%

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A pliable clay with smooth grog. Great for sculpture (use a high gloss glaze when making dinnerware). Color comes from manganese and iron. Fires almost black when in oxidation. It is not recommended to fire this clay in reduction. ***Do not fire past Cone 5 Oxidation ( First Image), Reduction ( Second Image). CharacteristicsCone: 5Wet Color: Red/BrownFiring Color: Oxidation: Brown/Black - Reduction:BlackTexture: Slightly CoarsePenetrometer Target: 6.75Avg. Shrinkage 2±%: 10%Avg. Water Absorption 1±%: 3%

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Simon Levin's Delicious Irony is a smooth, luscious satiny milk chocolate-colored body with rich maroon undertones and interesting responses to ash and flame. This is a high fire clay (the bowls in the image are from test firing in KU's wood kiln which often reaches Cone 12). This isn't intended to be used in low-fire wood applications, but if you want to try it, we won't stop you. Read a beautiful description of woodfiring directly from Simon Levin's website and in his words.

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