Firing Range: 1180-1280°C (Cone 4-9)
Type: Stoneware
Method: Throwing, Handbuilding, Slabbing
Colour: Off-white
Texture: Medium Textured
Pack: 12.5kg
Earthstone Original matures between 1180-1280°C, firing white to off-white. It is highly resistant to warping and cracking. The addition of a small proportion of carefully blended and graded molochite means that ES5 throws large pieces easily and responds well to press moulding and slab building.
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.
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Saturday deliveries can be arranged but incur a surcharge. For this service please call 01243 265845.