| Name |
Northern Light w/Iron Cone 10 Clay |
| Description |
Equally suited for sculpture or throwing, this clay can even be raku fired! This fireclay body contains a fine grog that adds extra standing strength. This clay reduces very well. The iron produces a deep red brown color. |
| Temperature Range |
Fires Between Cone 8-10, 2280-2345° F |
| Shrinkage |
Cone 8 - 10%, Cone 10 - 10.5% |
| Absorption |
Cone 8 - 3.2%, Cone 10 - 2.6% |
| Texture |
Medium |
| Best Use |
Sculpture, Throwing, Raku Firing |
| Color |
Light Brown, Deep Red Brown (Reduction) |
| Qualities |
Extra standing strength |
| 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 |
| Clay Body |
NOTE: Formula change 1/10/2024.
Due to the suspension of operations at the Custer Feldspar mine and plant, we reformulated this clay body with G200 EU feldspar. |
| 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. |
| MSDS |
MSDS Sheets |
| 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. |