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Sibelco Chocolate Speckle Clay

SKU: J002
The intense speckle gives the clay plenty of character. Perfect for hand building and throwing.
£6.08

£5.07 ex. VAT

3 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 a P3 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.

Customer Reviews

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J Rumsey (United Kingdom)
My favourite clay

I’ve been using this clay for a while to hand build plates and love the finished results when glazed. Embossing detail seems easier than carving.
Yes, the spots come off onto my bat washed kiln shelves, but I’m living with it for now (it’s the only clay I’m currently using) as I found cookies can make some larger pieces warp.

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Denise Dooley
Sibelco chocolate chocolate speckled ckay

Speedy delivery, love this clay although I do get a good bit of exfoliation on the wheel 🤣 it's great to leave some showing when glazing too.

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NJC
Absolutely Lovely

I have bought this clay more than once. Fires beautifully.

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David
Good for throwing and looks great

This clay is great to throw with and the speckles look really good through a more transparent coloured glaze or a clear glossy glaze. This is fired to cone 6 with Persian Red and with a Celadon green.

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Hannah B Pottery
Beautiful clay!

I love this clay for making plant pots. I love all of the speckles. Some do go on the kiln shelf but doesn't cause much issues.

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