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Sibelco Chocolate Speckle Clay

SKU: J002

A yellow buff clay with intense chocolate brown speckles gives you a clay body full of character. The fine grog makes it perfect for hand-building and throwing.

£6.17

£5.14 ex. VAT

4 in stock
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Product Information

Texture: Smooth textured

Unfired characteristics: A finely grogged stoneware, relatively smooth in texture. The wet clay is a yellow buff with a few black flecks

Fired colour: Brown mottling on a yellow buff

Shrinkage: 1200°C - 6% (For further information, refer to the Technical Data Sheet in the product attachments)

Grog: 20%, 0.5mm grain size

Ideal for hand building and throwing.

Firing Range

Ideal bisque: 999°C (cone 06)

Glaze range: 1000°C to 1250°C (cone 06 - cone 8)

Spots appear from 1150°C

Working Notes

This clay has a slightly coarse texture when throwing, but it shapes well and tolerates changes. With hand building it cuts to a clean edge and has a firm plastic feel.

The colour at bisque is more yellow than buff, this darkens with a heavy mottling at a higher temperature. This works well with a light application of a glaze allowing the character of the clay to show through.

The spots/speckles within this clay can stick to the shelves when fired at higher temperatures. Flat bottomed wares should be stilted to protect shelves.

Health & Safety

As the clay contains crystalline silica avoid inhaling the dust from dried out clay. Wear an FFP3 mask, wash hands after use and clean up using a damp sponge. Dust off dirty clothes and aprons outside.

Click here for information on food safety.

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