Mac’s Mud – The Weekender – 10KG

Description

A GORGEOUS WARM REDDISH BROWN MID-FIRE (CONE 6) CLAY. MADE FROM A BLEND OF FIVE NEW ZEALAND CLAYS, THIS ADDS A RICH DEPTH OF COLOUR AND A RANGE OF CLAY PARTICLE SIZES FOR ADDED GREENWARE STRENGTH. THIS IS A REAL FAVOURITE OF OURS, USED FOR OUR OWN POTTERY DURING WEEKENDS (HENCE THE NAME!)

BEST APPLICATION: THROWING AND HAND BUILDING.

MESH: 60#

BISQUE: 1000C

GLAZE FIRE: 1150 – 1280C

SHRINKAGE: 6% WET TO DRY, 10% AT 1150C, 10% AT 1180C, 11% AT 1220C, 14% AT 1280C

WATER ABSORPTION: 3% AT 1150C, <2% AT 1180C, <1% AT 1220C, <1% AT 1280C.