| Name |
MB 6 Stoneware Cone 6 Clay |
| Description |
A cone 6 version of our very popular MB Stoneware. Extremely smooth, white, plastic mid-range clay body. It is vitreous and porcelain-like when fired at cone 6. MB 6 stoneware was designed to better fit the mid-range glazes. |
| Temperature Range |
Fires Between Cone 6-9, 2232-2300° F |
| Shrinkage |
Cone 6 - 11%, Cone 9 - 12.4% |
| Absorption |
Cone 6 - 3.7%, Cone 9 - 2.1% |
| Texture |
Smooth |
| Best Use |
Oxidation firing, distorting thrown forms |
| Color |
White - Oxidation, Gray- Reduction |
| Qualities |
Vitreous and porcelain-like, forgiving & versatile |
| Glazes |
Use glazes that mature between cone 5 and 8. (Minnesota Clay Premium Stoneware Glazes)
HG-Series, SG-Series, BT-Series, HM-Series, & NG-Series |
| Other Information |
The "Glazes" section lists the compatible kinds of glazes for this clay, along with what cone you can fire to and still be in the correct temperature range for both this clay body and the particular glaze. |
| Warranty |
Because of the unavoidable variations in the natural material used to formulate clay as well as the uniqueness of each customers use, firing techniques and kiln environment, IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT THAT YOU TEST–FIRE BEFORE USING IN PRODUCTION. |