Product Details A strong brick red clay with a long history of popularity in New Zealand. This clay uses a very fine sand to add tooth and strength. The clay stands up well and alters forgivingly. Fires to a rich terracotta red. A great clay for the beginner right through to experienced potter. Made from 100% New Zealand clay. Best applications: Throwing and hand building, both large and small. Mesh: 60# Bisque: 1000ºC Glaze fire: 1050 – 1180ºC Shrinkage 6% wet to dry 8% at 1050º 9% at 1100º 11% at 1150º 12% at 1180º Water absorption 11% at 1050º 9% at 1100º 5% at 1150º 2% at 1180º
