Terri
from
United Kingdom
asks
Is this flecked clay suitable for throwing?
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Scarva Replies:
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Yes it is ideal for throwing on the wheel.
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Alex
from
United Kingdom
asks
Hi guys,
Is this clay body suitable throwing functional tableware and firing with stoneware glaze?
Also, is it microwave and dishwasher safe once fired to stoneware temperature?
Thanks,
Alex
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Scarva Replies:
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Yes this is and ideal clay for this.
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Natalie
from
United Kingdom
asks
Will the speckles show up through all glaze finishes, gloss, satin and matt?
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Scarva Replies:
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Hi,
It really depends entirely on the glaze, an iron reactive glaze or a transparent the speck will show however the more you increase the opacity of a glaze the less likely it will be that you see the speck through it.
Hope this helps
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Mandy
from
Guernsey
asks
Can I use this clay for slab building?
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Scarva Replies:
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Hi,
Yes this clay can be used for slab building
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Lorna
from
Ireland
asks
Hello there, Do you have any photos showing this clay when fired In oxidation? I understand that the flecks might not show through all glazes but do you have any examples where this effect has been achieved successfully?
Thank you.
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Scarva Replies:
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The photograph is the clay fired in oxidization electric kiln. Hope this helps.
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Jaleel
from
Kuwait
asks
can this clay be fired at 1180C - 1185C or it must be fired at minimum of 1220?
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Scarva Replies:
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Hi,
This clay won't be vitirifed at such a low temperature, you may experience issues with glaze fit and porosity. Ideally it needs to be fired higher.
Hope this helps
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Susan
from
United Kingdom
asks
Hi, I just wanted to check the firing temperature. I fire to cone 6, with Amaco Potters Choice Glazes,is this hot enough for this clay? Using conversation table I get some that say cone 6 is 1200 others 1220. Could you advise what cone temperature.
Many thanks
Susan
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Scarva Replies:
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Yes this temperature range will be ideal for this clay body.
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Othman
from
Kuwait
asks
Does it contain grog? If yes, what is the percentage and size.
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Scarva Replies:
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No this clay is smooth and does not contain any grog.
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Marlene
from
United Kingdom
asks
What is the shrinkage ratio for this clay? (I fire to cone 6).
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Scarva Replies:
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Hi there, shrinkage is 15% at 1200degrees.
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Megan
from
United Kingdom
asks
Is this clay suitable for adding sodium silicate 100s RM1054 for slip casting?
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Scarva Replies:
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Hi there, yes it would be.
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Renate
from
Latvia
asks
Is there grog/chammotte in this clay, and if so, what percentage & what size?
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Scarva Replies:
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No this clay does not contain any grog and is very smooth, hope this helps.
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