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ShopRCA is for use by Royal College of Art students and staff only

ShopRCA is for use by Royal College of Art students and staff only

White Earthenware Handbuilding Clay 12.5kg (Grogged White)

£22.65

Manufactured from a very plastic white earthenware base, this clay has a Molochite sand addition which gives it a medium texture and excellent workability. It's especially good for hand-building, making tiles, and sculpting, but it can also be used for throwing.

Firing temperature range: 1110-1250°C

Supplied in 12.5kg bags.

Technical Information

Si02%: 67.8

Ti02%: 0.5

AL203%: 20.4

Fe203%: 0.7

P205%: 0

Ca0%: 0.1

Mg0%: 0.6

K20%: 1.9

Na20%: 1.5

Loss: 6.5

Total Contraction 1100°C: 9%, 1200°C: 11%

Thermal Expansion %: 0.35

Grog % (Grade): 16 (30-d)

Texture (1=smooth, 10=Coarse): 4

Fired Colour: White

Safety Data Sheet (pdf)