These clays are designed to work well at the typical low-fire temperature range of 06-04. They offer the best options for fit with commercial low-fire glazes.
Earthenware Clays
Kansas Clays, LLC Chalk Rock
****Revised early fall 2024 to improve glaze fit. Bisque firing to Cone 01 is no longer necessary. We owe these improvements to the important sharing of information from another clay manufacturer and friend. ❤️ Our Revised Chalk Rock has been tested to fire beautifully with AMACO, Spectrum & Mayco low fire glazes Feel free to use their feedback from to share your experiences (click here)! Flint Hills clays have been evaluated by a nationally certified toxicologist, and have been found to be in compliance with ASTM C-1023 and D-4236, and to not contain any material in sufficient quantity to be toxic or to constitute a chronic health hazard when used responsibly.
$19.50 - $34.00
Kansas Clays, LLC Birch Bark
White, Low Fire, Talc-Free Sculpture clay body. We developed this body as a replacement for our Earthenware White Plus. We also recommend this as an alternative to the Flint Hills Raku clay (when used for sculpture or handbuilding purposes). It contains both fine grog and sand, so it's ideal for handbuilding, but can be thrown also. It's just a tad off-white in color at 04. For best glaze results and a whiter color, bisque fire a bit hotter, to Cone 01. The body is still porous enough to accept low-fire glazes and the increase in bisque temperature will not be noticeable in energy costs or element life. Flint Hills clays have been evaluated by a nationally certified toxicologist, and have been found to be in compliance with ASTM C-1023 and D-4236, and to not contain any material in sufficient quantity to be toxic or to constitute a chronic health hazard when used responsibly.
$19.50 - $34.00
Kansas Clays, LLC Terra Cotta
A low fire red clay with about 18% grog (30 mesh flint grog) that fires to a light red-orange color at cone 06 to 05, and a richer, deeper red color when fired hotter, up to about a cone 2. Flint Hills clays have been evaluated by a nationally certified toxicologist, and have been found to be in compliance with ASTM C-1023 and D-4236, and to not contain any material in sufficient quantity to be toxic or to constitute a chronic health hazard when used responsibly.
$20.50 - $36.00
Kansas Clays, LLC Earthenware Red
A low fire red clay that fires to a light red-orange color at cone 06 to 05, and a richer, deeper red color when fired hotter, up to about a cone 2. Red Earthenware has been tested up to Cone 5/6 with good results, however, testing continues to be recommended as your results may vary.
$20.50 - $36.00
Kansas Clays, LLC Earthenware Red Plus
A low fire red clay with approximately 10% fine mesh silica sand and approximately 5% fine mesh grog that fires to a light red-orange color at cone 06 to 05, and a richer, deeper red color when fired hotter, up to about a cone 2. During the summer of 2020, we completed a comprehensive test of our clay bodies. For each clay body, we tested 6 flat bars, which were rolled out on a slabroller. We ALSO tested vertical shrinkage of a thrown cylinder (6 sections, each with their own test) beginning weights in grams were recorded the lines and weights were measured & recorded when bone dry The samples were fired to Cone 04 lines and weights were measured & recorded again The flat tiles were then soaked in hot water for 1 1/2 hours, then weighed again Math magic was then done to calculate the average shrinkage wet-dry and average shrinkage overall for both flat and thrown tests, and the average water absorption was calculated based on the flat bars. We also figured the "LOI" (Loss on Ignition) by computing the fired weight against the bone dry weight. This tells us what percent of organics burn off in the firing. Flint Hills clays have been evaluated by a nationally certified toxicologist, and have been found to be in compliance with ASTM C-1023 and D-4236, and to not contain any material in sufficient quantity to be toxic or to constitute a chronic health hazard when used responsibly. RECOMMENDED VIDEO: Red Clay Comparison by Bracker's
$20.50 - $36.00
Kansas Clays, LLC Terra Blanc
A non-talc based low-fire white clay that is easier to throw than talc-based bodies, especially for beginners. Fires to a creamy white at Cone 04. Low shrinkage and great glaze fit. During the summer of 2020, we completed a comprehensive test of our clay bodies. For each clay body, we tested 6 flat bars, which were rolled out on a slabroller. We ALSO tested vertical shrinkage of a thrown cylinder (6 sections, each with their own test) beginning weights in grams were recorded the lines and weights were measured & recorded when bone dry The samples were fired to Cone 04 lines and weights were measured & recorded again The flat tiles were then soaked in hot water for 1 1/2 hours, then weighed again Math magic was then done to calculate the average shrinkage wet-dry and average shrinkage overall for both flat and thrown tests, and the average water absorption was calculated based on the flat bars. We also figured the "LOI" (Loss on Ignition) by computing the fired weight against the bone dry weight. This tells us what percent of organics burn off in the firing. Flint Hills clays have been evaluated by a nationally certified toxicologist, and have been found to be in compliance with ASTM C-1023 and D-4236, and to not contain any material in sufficient quantity to be toxic or to constitute a chronic health hazard when used responsibly. RECOMMENDED VIDEO: Terra Blanc by Bracker's
$22.50 - $40.00
Standard Ceramics Artist White Casting Slip
An excellent bright white firing slip that works well with most commercial glazes and underglazes. Contains imported talc. Cone 04 Shrinkage 5% Absorption 17% Resources: Tips and tricks on low fire white slip Glaze Recommendations for Low Fire White Slip and 105 White Clay Safety Data Sheet CAN NOT SHIP VIA UPS OR USPS. MUST SHIP VIA LTL FREIGHT, BRACKER'S DELIVERY, OR PICKED UP AT OUR STORE.
$27.00 $25.00
Standard Ceramics Terra Cotta Slip
C/06-04 A classic terracotta color at C/04. Excellent casting slip. Can be used for all types of molds. Very good for functional ware. Cone 04 Average Shrinkage 6.0% Absorption 5.0%
$36.00 $34.00
Laguna EM342 Whiteware
This low fire, white earthenware body has good throwing qualitiesand fires very strong and white. This is special order body, available in full box only CharacteristicsCone: 06Wet Color: GrayFiring Color: Oxidation: White - Reduction: N/ATexture: SmoothPenetrometer Target: 6Avg. Shrinkage 2±%: 6%Avg. Water Absorption 1±%: 17%COE x 10-6: 7.21
$40.47
Laguna EM343 R-2 Red
This outstanding Ohio red clay earthenware formula is excellent for throwing, has good strength, and works well for Majolica ware. Fires warm red in oxidation from Cone 06 to Cone 2. This is special order body, available in full box only CharacteristicsCone: 06Wet Color: RedFiring Color: Oxidation: Red - Reduction: N/ATexture: SmoothPenetrometer Target: 6Avg. Shrinkage 2±%: 6%Avg. Water Absorption 1±%: 10%COE x 10-6: 6.80
$45.70
