Firing Range: 1080-1260°C (Cone 03-8)
Type: Earthenware/Stoneware
Method: Throwing, Modelling
Colour: Black
Texture: Smooth/medium textured
Pack: 12.5kg

Smooth Black contains a fine grog which gives a close texture to the body and a fine surface to finished pieces. This smooth finish should appeal to hand builders or sculptors who produce tiles and relief panels or ceramic murals. PF 680 has been formulated to fire between 1080ºC - 1260ºC. Sample chips: The left chip was fired to 1100°C (Cone 03), the chip to the right was fired 1260°C (Cone 9).

 

Want to make a mural or tile plaque calculate the number of bags needed here

Use our handy table to work out the number of bags of clay you need to make your mural or plaque.  If you are planning to produce a rectangular or square mural, key in the intended width, depth and thickness you would like and the table will instantly display the amount of clay required.  

Clay Comparison at a Glance

Texture

Smooth
Smooth to medium
Medium
Medium to coarse
Coarse

Working Properties
(Excellent - 5 to Poor - 0)

Oxidation
Reduction
Raku
Plasticity
Throwing
Coiling
Slabbing
Modelling
Sculpture
Casting

We endeavour to despatch pallet and courier/post orders received by 11am the same day, stocks allowing.  At extremely busy times when receiving a high volume of orders, this may not be possible.
As we offer a great variety of products, ranging in size and weight we despatch our orders by the most suitable means for each order.  Our web shop offers express and budget delivery options.

Saturday deliveries can be arranged but incur a surcharge.  For this service please call 01243 265845.