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SPECKLED BUFF - WC403
ABOUT
Clay body specifically formulated by request from Midwest and Eastern U.S. potters. Low in sand and grog content, speckled buff is smooth textured. An excellent throwing body. The color palette is perhaps best described as 'desert' or 'Southwest'.
 
Fired in oxidation, Speckled Buff falls into the tan/brown color range.
Oxidation (first image) / Reduction (second image)
 
Optimal results at cone 5
 
 
CHARACTERISTICS
Cone: 5
Wet Color: Red Brown
Firing Color: Oxidation: Buff w/ Specks - Reduction: Brown w/ Specks
Texture: Slightly Coarse
Penetrometer Target: 6.75
Avg. Shrinkage 2±%: 12%
Avg. Water Absorption 1±%: 3%
COE x 10-6: 6.12

SPECKLED BUFF - WC403

Rating is 2.0 out of five stars based on 1 review
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    Rated 2 out of 5 stars.
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    • Jake LApr 04
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      A few of the pieces I made with this clay had a discoloration occur (yellowing), so just be aware.

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      Ashland Clayhouse•
      Apr 05

      Thanks for the feedback, Jake! This happens only during the bisque firing and does not affect glaze / finished results.

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