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

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