Sally
from
United Kingdom
asks
Could you tell me the shrinkage percent of ES40 white hand build at 1260ºC. Thanks
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ES40 Handbuilding material has a shrinkage rate of approximately 7.6% at 1260ºC.
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julie
from
Jersey
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What is the highest temp I can biscuit fire this to?
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We recommend bisque firing to 1000°C for all clay bodies this is the ideal temperature as the body is porous enough to glaze easily, you can bisque fire as high as you like however be aware the higher you fire the less porous the body will become even at 1100°C you will notice the body is less porous and more difficult to glaze.
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afi
from
United Kingdom
asks
if unused, can it become dried out ,, out use??
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As long as the clay is kept air tight and in a cool dark place it will keep forever, hope this helps.
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Gillian
from
United Kingdom
asks
can I use this for Raku firing?
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Yes you can use this for Raku firing, hope this helps.
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DENISE
from
United Kingdom
asks
Hi I would like to bisque fire to 1000 degrees c and use low fire 1040-60 underglazes ...is this possible for sculptural ceramics and using this clay?
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Hi,
Yes this sounds fine for this clay. If you are leaving the underglazes unglazed this will work
Hope this helps!
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Fiona
from
United Kingdom
asks
Can I use the lower firing brush on earthenware glazes on ES40.
Thanks
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Yes this is possible however the glazes will craze and the clay body will still be porous.
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Heather
from
United Kingdom
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Is this durable enough for making glazed, year round, garden sculptures? Glaze Fired to 1250c
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Yes this is an ideal clay for this purpose.
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EIleen
from
Ireland
asks
Hi if l want a fired clay slab to measure 29.50 cm x 29.50 cm what size will l need to cut the clay?
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Hi there, the shrinkage rate of this clay is 10%. Hope this helps.
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Kate
from
United Kingdom
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I have just realised that this clay temp range is 1240-1300 I wanted to fire to cone 6 as I have glazes I want to use to 1220 would this be ok?
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Hi, you should be ok firing at 1220°C, the glaze may craze on this body however and is therefore best suited for decorative or sculptural pieces. Hope this helps!
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