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Water Based Clay Bodies - Kiln Fire Clays

Hugo Gray - A blend of the finest air floated ball clays. Fires a pure, strong white and is fat, not sticky. Throws well on the wheel. Economical for schools and beginners. Adaptable to all craft glazes.
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17510C
5lbs.
$8.00
17510A
25lbs.
$12.50
17510B
50lbs.
$19.50

Malone Red - A combination of the most suitable Midwestern earthenware clay bodies. Texture is smooth and silky. Practically forms itself on the wheel.
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17512C
5lbs.
$8.00
17512A
25lbs.
$12.50
17512B
50lbs.
$19.50

Brown/Black Clay B-3 - a pliable clay with smooth grog and color from manganese and iron. This clay fires almost black when reduced and dark brown black in oxidation.
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4200391
50lbs.
$29.00

Wed Clay EM-217 - A water based clay great for large sculptures. It has a smooth, fine grain. It hardens to a leathery finish with less cracking than most water based clays. Also requires less water to maintain moistness. Average shrinkage is 5%, + o r- 2%, average water absorption is 10%. This clay has been specially formulated to be a very smooth, slow drying clay for modeling. It is used primarily by design studios and the entertainment industry for modeling, design, mock-up and tooling. It is not formulated to be fired but can if needed. Wed clay is grey when wet and buff when fired.
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4200561
50lbs.
$39.95

#95400 Clay - (White Art Clay Replacement) - This very smooth white stoneware contains no fire clay and is dependable in reduction firing. It is well suited for function stoneware pottery, and has good thermal shock properties.
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28000
50lbs.
$32.00
Temp. Range: c6 - c10
Shrinkage: c/10/ox. 11.75%
Absorption: c/10/ox. 1.9%
Grog: No
Color in Oxidation: White
Color in Reduction: White / Grey

Mass White Clay - (Special Buff Clay Replacement) - A very smooth, very plastic clay body containing ball clay and non-asbestos talc. This clay is extremely durable and resists crazing. Good for hand-building and small wheel work.
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28050
50lbs.
$28.50
Temp. Range: c06 - c02
Shrinkage: c/06/ox. 6.50%
Absorption: c/06/ox. 9.20%
Grog: No
Color in Oxidation: White
Color in Reduction: White

#4DS Buff Grog Medium Clay - This substitute of Sheffields Clay for Redart in our 4D clay body prevents staining of hands and clothing, making this clay ideal for use in schools.
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28200
50lbs.
$26.50
Temp. Range: c6
Shrinkage: c/6/ox. 10.00%
Absorption: c/6/ox. 2.00%
Grog: Fine
Color in Oxidation: Tan
Color in Reduction: N/A

#4D3B Red Grog Medium Clay - A deep, rich, dark red stoneware with plasticity and the right amount of tooth. Can also be used for hand-building
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28250
50lbs.
$28.50
Temp. Range: c6
Shrinkage: c/6/ox. 11.5%
Absorption: c/6/ox. .40%
Grog: Fine
Color in Oxidation: Rich Dark Red
Color in Reduction: N/A

Mass Red Clay - (Indian Red Replacement) - Workable, plastic and forgiving, this clay is ideal for students and schools. Has a great color, and works well for both throwing and hand-building
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28301
50lbs.
$27.00
Temp. Range: c06 - c02
Shrinkage: c/06/ox. 7.0%
Absorption: c/06/ox. 8.47%
Grog: Fine Silica Sand
Color in Oxidation: Rich red 03
Color in Reduction: N/A

#42 Clay - (Terracotta Architectural Replacement) - This coarse stoneware has a lot of tooth with very unique color, texture and throwing qualities. Contains Lizella.
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28350
50lbs.
$40.00
Temp. Range: c6 - c10
Shrinkage: c/9/ox. 11.0%
Absorption: c/9/ox. 1.2%
Grog: Fine
Color in Oxidation: Orange c6 / Dk. Orange c10
Color in Reduction: N/A

Terracotta Grog Clay - A standard in the field of pottery and ceramics. Basic variations in our formula, such as bentonite for elasticity and a fine mesh time-tested grog, are two of the inert qualities unique to Sculpture House's Terra Cotta. Fires to a brick red.
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17538B
50lbs.
$20.00

Air-Dry (No Kiln Needed) Waterbased Clays

Claystone - A fine modeling plastic clay body that works like plastilina. Air-dries hard, durable, with minimal shrinkage. Can worked indefinitely while moist. No baking, no casting, no kiln necessary. Comes in Red and Grey.
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17C576A
4lbs. Red
$8.00
17576E
4lbs. Grey
$8.00
17C576B
25lbs. Red
$33.00
17576F
25lbs. Grey
$33.00
17C576C
50lbs. Red
$44.00
17576G
50lbs. Grey
$44.00

Boneware - A moist clay, kept soft and pliable as long as desired if moist with water and covered with a damp cloth when not being sculpted. Finished pieces become bone hard when dry. No firing, no baking necessary. Decorate with tempera, oil paints, and enamels. Comes in Red and Grey.
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17578E
4lbs. Red
$8.00
17C578
4lbs. Grey
$8.00
17578F
25lbs. Red
$33.00
17578B
25lbs. Grey
$33.00
17578G
50lbs. Red
$44.00
17578C
50lbs. Grey
$44.00

Brown Air-Dry #50200 - A moist clay, kept soft and pliable as long as desired if moist with water and covered with a damp cloth when not being sculpted. Finished pieces become bone hard when dry. No firing, no baking necessary. Decorate with tempera, oil paints, and enamels.
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28401
50lbs. Brown
$48.00

Makins Clay - It's a new type of AIR-DRY modeling clay that requires no baking. The No Bake Clay® that dries with normal exposure to air after approximately 24 hours.

It is water based and comes in 500 gram packages in Natural, White, Terra Cotta and a Multi Color (white, yellow, red, blue, green. black). For additional colors you can mix the clay colors together or mix the clay with acrylic paints.

Makin's Clay® is slightly acid when wet, it is acid free in dry stage. Makin's Clay® contains no PVC. It is certified non-toxic, and conforms to ACMI-AP safety and quality standards. It is safe to use for both adults and children above the age of 3.
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345631001
Natural
$14.99

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345631002
White
$14.99

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345631002
Multi
$14.99
White, yellow, red, blue, green and black.

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345631005
Terracotta
$14.99
Clay Directions:
o Can be shaped, rolled, stretched, or sculpted.
o Clay dries with normal exposure to air after approximately 24 hours (drying time may vary depending on thickness of clay).
o After clay has dried, it can be sanded and painted.
o Cover clay with wet towel when not in use.
o For a pliable and smooth finish, brush a small amount of water on clay surface.
o Create new colors by mixing acrylic paints with clay, or by mixing different clay colors together.
o Store clay in an airtight plastic bag.


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