New Stoneware Clay and Earthenware Clay

ACTÍVA® Blackjack Tan Stoneware Clay is a blend of several natural clays and minerals formulated for a wide range of use cases. The unique process of blending and wet screening results in a clay that has a silky-smooth texture with great plasticity. Excellent for throwing on a potter’s wheel, hand building, slab rolling, sculpting, or modeling. Fire in a kiln from cone 6 – cone 8. Great for beginners as well as professional potters.

ACTÍVA® Blackjack White Earthenware Clay is a versatile and user-friendly earthenware clay made from a blend of natural clays and minerals. When wet, it has a light gray color but transforms into a smooth white talc body when fired. This clay is suitable for various pottery techniques, including hand modeling, hand building, slab rolling, and wheel throwing. It offers excellent plasticity and is ideal for artists of all levels, from beginners to professionals.

DETAILED INFORMATION FOR TAN STONEWARE:

Firing range: Cone 6-8 (2269ºF - 2320ºF)
Moisture content: 17-19%
Firing shrinkage at Cone 6: 8.0%
Porosity (water absorption at Cone 6): 12.0%
Texture: Smooth
Wet color: Milk chocolate brown
Firing color: Tan
Non-toxic

DETAILED INFORMATION FOR WHITE EARTHENWARE:

Firing range: Cone 06-04 (2269ºF - 2320ºF)
Moisture content: 16-20%
Firing shrinkage at Cone 06: 10%
Porosity (water absorption at Cone 06): 14%
Texture: Smooth
Wet color: Gray
Firing color: White
Non-toxic