Speckled Buff Clay

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. 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