Macs Mud Brick Red Clay 10kg

Product Details

A strong brick red clay with a long history of popularity in New Zealand. This clay uses a very fine sand to add tooth and strength. The clay stands up well and alters forgivingly. Fires to a rich terracotta red. A great clay for the beginner right through to experienced potter. Made from 100% New Zealand clay.

Best applications: Throwing and hand building, both large and small.

Mesh: 60#

Bisque: 1000ºC

Glaze fire: 1050 – 1180ºC

Shrinkage

6% wet to dry

8% at 1050º

9% at 1100º

11% at 1150º

12% at 1180º

Water absorption

11% at 1050º

9% at 1100º

5% at 1150º

2% at 1180º