Blackwattle Pottery
Paper Clays
WHITE EARTHENWARE PAPER CLAY
The addition of cellulose fibres gives this clay extreme plasticity and dry strength. Can be used as an air drying clay, or fired to normal earthenware temperatures. Underglazes and glazes should be applied after bisque (1st) firing. Shrinkage Wet - 1100c 4% * Available as normal paper clay with recycled paper pulp, or as GOLD LABEL PAPER CLAY, using a super fine white paper dust, for a very fine paper clay for throwing, turning, decoating etc.
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BUFF T/C PAPER CLAY Good all round clay. Suitable for wheelwork and handbuilding. Good plasticity, with enough fine Grog (0.5 mm) for slabwork etc. Fires buff to teracotta depending on temp. and kiln atmosphere. Bisque 05(1050oC). Glaze (1000-1150oC). Grog -30. The addition of cellulose fibres gives this clay extreme plasticity and dry strength. Can be used as an air drying clay, or fired to normal earthenware temperatures. Underglazes and glazes should be applied after bisque (1st) firing. Shrinkage Wet - 1100c 6% *
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WHITE STONEWARE PAPER CLAY
The addition of cellulose fibres gives this clay extreme plasticity and dry strength. Can be used as an air drying clay, or fired to normal stoneware temperatures. Underglazes and glazes should be applied after bisque (1st) firing. Shrinkage Wet – 1280c 10% * Available as normal paper clay with recycled paper pulp, or as GOLD LABEL PAPER CLAY, using a super fine white paper dust, for a very fine paper clay for throwing, turning, decoating etc. |
WHITE GROG S/W PAPER CLAY
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Paper clay is extremely strong in the unfired state which means it can be used as an air drying clay, or fired to normal clay body temperatures.
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Paper Clay should be stored in a cool area, especially during hot weather conditions.
Paper Clay may be used as an air drying clay, or may be fired in a kiln, then decorated and glazed like normal clay (after bisque firing).
* Approx. figures. Results may vary depending on moisture content of clay when wet, and also individual firing conditions.
Customers should carry out their own testing to determine exact figures for their particular applications.