Description
Information from Stone Leaf Pottery:
A favorite mid-fire clay body, 52 Plain Buff is the perfect fall clay special due to its warm buff coloring, strong consistency and softly pebbled appearance. Medium grit but workable, great for handbuilding and throwing, you can’t go wrong with this staple. Loved by potters for its texture and warm, earthy tone, this versatile stoneware is perfect for your larger projects that need an extra bit of oomph. Your pieces will fire to a beautiful buff color, creating a gorgeous base for glazes with excellent glaze fit and durability. Whether you want to take a swing at something new for glazes or you’re loading your holiday pieces into the kiln, you can trust 52 Plain Buff for great results. Grab a bag today!
Want to see an example of 52 Plain Buff? Check out this stunning Instagram post!
Clay Tile shown in Oxidation - A smooth clay which is good for general purpose use, such as small thrown pieces and handbuilding. Cone firing results in a buff color in oxidation and yellow/brown in reduction.
Characteristics
Cone: 5
Wet Color: Buff
Firing Color: Oxidation: Buff - Reduction: Yellow/Brown
Texture: Slightly Coarse
Penetrometer Target: 6.75
Avg. Shrinkage 2±%: 10.0%
Avg. Water Absorption 1±%: 3.5%
COE x 10-6: 5.1