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Nigra Black Stoneware Clay 10Kg Bag

Nigra Black Stoneware Clay 10Kg Bag

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Nigra 2002 – Black Stoneware Clay

SKU: BODY-NIGRA2002-10KG   |   Pack Size: 10 kg

Visual Character

A dramatic black stoneware body containing fine black grog. Above 1050 °C it develops into a deep anthracite-black fired surface, creating striking contrast with glazes and textured finishes.

Key Features

  • 20% fine black grog (0–0.2 mm)
  • Rich anthracite-black fired colour
  • Excellent for wheel throwing and hand-building
  • Pairs beautifully with reactive and metallic glazes
  • Strong contrast for carving and textured surfaces
  • Pigmented using safe manufactured stains — not manganese oxide

How to Use

  • Firing range: 1000–1240 °C
  • Best results: 1180–1220 °C
  • Bisque firing: approximately 900–1000 °C
  • Suitable for functional and decorative ceramics

Specifications

Grog / Graining: 20% / 0–0.2 mm

Drying Shrinkage: 6.8%

Firing Shrinkage:
1140 °C: 4.7%
1190 °C: 7.0%
1240 °C: 8.2%

Water Absorption:
1140 °C: 7.3%
1190 °C: 3.0%
1240 °C: 0.2%

Sintering: Approx. 1210 °C (≤ 2% water absorption)

Thermal Expansion Coefficient (20–400 °C): 68 × 10−7 / K

Safety Information

Concerns around black clay safety are understandable, as some historical black clay bodies used manganese oxide pigmentation.

Nigra 2002 is manufactured by a reputable European supplier and pigmented using safe manufactured stains rather than manganese oxide. The supplier confirms the clay body is suitable for studio and ceramic use.

Clay Attributes

  • Attaching: Yes
  • Large Sculpting: Moderate
  • Slabwork: Yes
  • Throwing: Yes

Ideal For

Functional ware, sculptural ceramics, textured pottery, wheel-thrown forms, and dramatic glaze combinations requiring a deep black clay body.

Why Potters Love Nigra 2002

  • Produces a rich, consistent black fired surface
  • Excellent glaze contrast with metallics and bright colours
  • Highly workable with good plasticity
  • Responds beautifully to carving and texture
  • Suitable for both decorative and functional pottery

FAQs & Guide

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Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 4.7 / 5 from 209 reviews.

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Customer photo review of Nigra Black Stoneware Clay 10Kg Bag

Purchased the clay a few months ago, finally have time to try it, nice texture and strength, very easy to throw, definitely will order again once I finish my current stock.

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Customer photo review of Nigra Black Stoneware Clay 10Kg Bag

Versatile medium hand build slab work and wheel throwing. I think this is my new favourite . I absolutely love this stone ware nigra clay, couldn't be happier with my results

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