Michelle
from
United Kingdom
asks
Is this clay suitable for throwing? Thanks.
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Scarva Replies:
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Yes this body is suitable for throwing it does contain alot of grogg so will feel a little more coarse than a regular throwing clay.
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peter
from
United Kingdom
asks
Can i buy this product to use as a slip as in slip casting, and does it come in liquid form or dry. many thanks
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Scarva Replies:
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Yes here is the link: https://www.scarva.com/en/Scarva-Earthstone-PF520S-Super-White-Raku-Casting-Slip/m-3990.aspx
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Gillian
from
United Kingdom
asks
I would like to fire my bisque pots up to 900c, please could you tell me the programme I should use for setting my kiln?
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Scarva Replies:
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Here is a bisque schedule that may suit you:
60oC per hour - 300oC
100oC per hour - 900oC
Hope this helps.
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Joanna Wakefield
from
United Kingdom
asks
Is the Ashraf Hanna raku clay good for hanbuilding large sculptural pieces. I used to use a great raku clay for handbuilding in Australia and am looking for a similar, forgiving handbuilding clay in the UK for my sculptural work.
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Scarva Replies:
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Yes it is an excellent clay for handbuilding large work.
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chantal Powell
from
United Kingdom
asks
can i put Terracolor 630A Bronze Matt on this clay body. The glaze says stoneware but I think this clay is in the firing range for it?
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Scarva Replies:
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Hi, due to the high percentage of molochite in this body it is unlikely that the 630A glaze will work - I suspect it will craze badly. Hope this helps!
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Rebecca
from
United Kingdom
asks
What white paint on glaze can I use with this
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Scarva Replies:
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Here is a link to a white glaze that may suit you:
https://www.scarva.com/en/Scarva-GZ2320-Low-Expansion-White/m-258.aspx
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Chantal
from
United Kingdom
asks
What crackle glaze will be suitable to use on this clay for raku?
Thanks
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Scarva Replies:
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Hi there,
Take a look at Scarva Nano Colours Earthenware crackle glazes.
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Karen
from
United Kingdom
asks
Hello
Could you tell me what transparent glaze is a good fit for this clay.
Thank you 🙏🏽
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Scarva Replies:
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Hi there - depends on what temperature you are firing to.
If earthenware: DG6224
https://www.scarva.com/en/Scarva-DG6224-Low-Expansion-Earthenware-Transparent/m-10127.aspx
If stoneware: GZ2160
https://www.scarva.com/en/Scarva-GZ2160-Low-Expansion-Transparent/m-5059.aspx
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Mary
from
United Kingdom
asks
Is this water tight clay? E.g. mugs?
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Scarva Replies:
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Hi there, it would be water tight if vitrified which requires firing at 1220 minimum. Hope this helps.
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Anna
from
Kuwait
asks
will cone5/6 glazes work well with this clay for slab built mugs?
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Scarva Replies:
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Hi there, they will craze a lot due to the body being heavily grogged. It would need very low expansion glazes. You could try our GZ2160 transparent, and colour it with stain. Hope this helps.
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Anne
from
United Kingdom
asks
Would the Amaco Satin Matt range of glazes or the PC glazes work on this clay?
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Scarva Replies:
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Hi there, they would craze a lot due to the heavily grogged nature of the body.
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Jennifer
from
United Kingdom
asks
Can the clay be mixed with another stoneware clay?
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Scarva Replies:
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Hi there, yes it can!
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Rachelle
from
United Kingdom
asks
Is this clay ok up to 1300C as other suppliers have listed up to 1280C
I'd like to try wood-firing it - will it be ok for this purpose?
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Scarva Replies:
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Yes it will withstand 1300oC, hope this helps.
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Stef
from
United Kingdom
asks
Can be fired in a electric kiln?
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Scarva Replies:
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Hi, yes this can be fired in an electric kiln no problem. Hope this helps!
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Charlotte
from
United Kingdom
asks
Hi, could you advise a firing schedule for bisque firing this clay to 1140 please
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Scarva Replies:
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Yes you an fire at 60oC per hour to 300oC then 100oC per hour to 1140oC. Hope this helps.
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Sarah
from
United Kingdom
asks
Hi, could you tell me the shrinkage on the Ashraf Hanna clay body, at bisc (950) please?
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Scarva Replies:
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Approximately 2%.
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Firing Temp 900-1300ºC
