'Paperclay' is essentially a mixture of clay and cellulose fibres. The cellulose fibres in paperclay can come from either new or recycled paper pulp, derived from plants such as cotton, hemp, flax, linen or trees (1). The cellulose fibres burn out of the clay body during firing. When dried, it's similar to a soft wood. It is very lightweight and durable. It may even be carved or sanded after it has hardened.
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
$24.54 - $44.08
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
$26.54 - $48.08
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
$26.77 - $48.53
