| Name |
Rainy Lake Stoneware Cone 6 Clay |
| Description |
Medium texture plastic stoneware formulated primarily for throwing. Vitreous at cone 9, this clay is suitable for oxidation or reduction firing. Virtually sulfur free. Buff in oxidation – rich golden brown in reduction. |
| Temperature Range |
Fires Between Cone 6-9, 2232-2300° F |
| Shrinkage |
Cone 6 - 11%, Cone 9 - 12% |
| Absorption |
Cone 6 - 2.3%, Cone 9 - 1.8% |
| Texture |
Medium |
| Best Use |
Throwing, Oxidation, Reduction |
| Color |
Buff – Oxidation, Rich Golden Brown - Reduction |
| Qualities |
Plastic |
| 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 1/31/2024.
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. |