Technically, Raku is a process, not a clay type. Any clay can be raku-fired with the proper understanding of the needs of the clay body and how to fire a raku kiln. However, clays in this category are some of the most common selections for firing Raku work
C/10 A very smooth white stoneware body. Good for functional ware. Contains very fine porcelain grog. Has no fire clay. Cone 10 Average Shrinkage 17.0% Absorption 1.0% *formula change November 2022 production/New Formula *Note the printing on the box for production date
$22.00 - $39.00
As of October 2022, Buff Plus now uses only 40mesh fireclay and 35 mesh grog. A medium-range light stoneware body with about 9% fine grog which fires off-white to buff in oxidation and slightly darker in reduction. 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: White Stoneware Comparison by Bracker's
$19.50 - $44.50
For years, Flint Hills has been making this special blend of Domestic Porcelain for production potter, Steve Coburn. The addition of both 30 and 120 mesh Molochite gives this clay additional strength without compromising whiteness, while the addition of 100 mesh kyanite reduces shrinkage.
$25.80 - $46.50
This is the Raku body that was developed with and for Eric Stearns and his intricately detailed and pierced pieces. When we discussed making this body available to all of our customers, he enthusiastically agreed, and then the naming process began. After many text messages back and forth that almost resembled new parents trying to agree on a name for their baby, we both agreed that we liked Unshockable! Its name is not supposed to inspire a "challenge accepted!" mindset, it's more designed to reference its resistance to thermal shock, making it a great body for raku. This is NOT a flameware body. To learn more about Eric and his work, click here!
$20.80 - $36.50
