Description
Information from Stone Leaf Pottery:
You know it’s a good month when one of the store’s all-time favorite porcelains goes on sale! Kota Porcelain is a gorgeous mid-fire clay body that will quickly become one of your go-to’s in the studio. Bright-white, forgivable and trimmable, this porcelain is made to be incredibly translucent and easy to work with. Glazes pop on a tightly fine-grained texture, making every piece a work of art. Thinking of making colorful pieces for Pride month? Kota’s the perfect clay for it! If you’re considering trying porcelain for the first time, Kota is a great place to start. Fantastic for both beginners and experts, great for sculpting, hand-building and throwing, it’s hard not to fall in love with this clay. Scoop up a bag today!Want to see Kota in action?
Check out this Instagram review of someone testing it out for the first time!
Information from Kentucky Mudworks:
Kota Porcelain ^5-6 is a cone 6 very translucent, bright white Porcelain. It is sister to our beloved White Lightning, however it is more forgiving and trimmable. It is exceedingly translucent. Your glazes will really pop on this friendly, easy-to-throw and trim, creamy clay.
Excellent for large plates and platters as well.
This clay throws exceedingly well for a translucent porcelain. Fine grained, tight and glassy at cone 6. Fits our Super Clear glaze with no crazing! If you are looking for a more forgiving porcelain try Kota.
Characteristics
Cone: 5-7
Shrinkage 13.0%
Absorption at ^6: 0% (+/- 0.25%)