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Terracotta R Clay 10Kg Bag

Name: Terracotta R Clay 10Kg Bag
Brand: Potterscraft Supplies
SKU: AUS-BODY-R-10KG
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Terracotta R – Mid-Fire Terracotta Clay

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

Visual Character

A smooth mid-fire terracotta body suitable for wheel throwing and all hand-forming methods. Fires through warm terracotta pinks into deeper rich plum tones depending on temperature and atmosphere.

Key Features

Smooth terracotta body with no grog
Excellent for throwing and hand-building
Warm terracotta to plum fired colour range
Suitable for slabwork and functional ware
Good plasticity and easy forming characteristics

How to Use

Firing range: 1000–1200 °C
Best results: 1120–1180 °C oxidation
Bisque firing: approximately 900–1000 °C

Specifications

Texture / Graining: Smooth

Drying Shrinkage: 6%

Firing Shrinkage:
1120 °C: 6.5%
1160 °C: 7.5%
1200 °C: 8.0%

Water Absorption:
1120 °C: 3.2%
1160 °C: 1.5%
1200 °C: 0.5%

TEC / CTE (20–400 °C): 72 × 10⁻⁷ / K

Clay Attributes

Attaching: Yes
Large Sculpting: No
Slabwork: Yes
Throwing: Yes

Ideal For

Wheel-thrown pottery, hand-built forms, terracotta tableware, decorative ceramics, and studio pottery requiring warm fired colour and smooth forming qualities.