Terracotta Grog Water Clay #77 50Lb – Amaco

Description

Ideal for Pottery Making

Are you looking for a high-quality clay that’s perfect for pottery making? Look no further than Amaco’s Terracotta Grog Water Clay #77 50Lb. This excellent red clay is suitable for a wide firing range, including raku, and is ideal for wheel thrown, handbuilt, and tiles. With its coarse formula, you can create large size pieces without worrying about cracking or warping.

Benefits of Terracotta Grog Water Clay #77

This clay is a mixture of finely ground clays, medium ground clays, and grog, making it more forgiving and perfect for beginners and experienced potters alike. The coarse formula allows air to release easily, reducing the risk of cracking, and the high concentration of iron oxide helps intensify lusters produced during reduction in Raku. Transparent glazes will produce deep warm shades of their color, adding an extra layer of beauty to your creations.

Perfect for Raku Pottery Making

Terracotta Grog Water Clay #77 is an excellent choice for Raku pottery making. The high concentration of iron oxide helps create intense lusters and deep warm shades, while the coarse formula ensures that your pieces will not crack or warp during the firing process. With a wide firing range of Cone 04 to 5, you have the flexibility to experiment with different techniques and achieve the desired results.

Technical Specifications

This clay has a shrinkage of 6.75% at Cone 04 and 10.5% at Cone 5, and an absorption of 9% at Cone 04 and 0.9% at Cone 5. The clay in its moist form presents no hazard, making it safe to use for all pottery making applications.

Why Choose Amaco’s Terracotta Grog Water Clay #77

Amaco’s Terracotta Grog Water Clay #77 is made in the U.S.A. and is a popular choice among potters and ceramic artists. With its unique blend of clays and grog, this clay offers a wide range of benefits, from its forgiving nature to its ability to produce stunning results in Raku pottery making. Buy now and discover why this clay is a favorite among pottery enthusiasts.