Northcote Earthenware Web Clay 10kg

• 10kg pack of Earthenware Web Clay
• Creamy, light-colored clay
• An excellent general-purpose clay that is ideal for hand building, beginner throwers, and school students.
• With a 10-mesh hand building body, this clay has good green strength.
• Best used for sculptural, decorative and modelling purposes because of its larger particle size.
• Bisque fire at 1000°C.
• Second Firing 1080-1100°C.
• Use earthenware glazes.
• As it is a porous clay, it is not suitable for functional ware.
• Keep unused clay in an airtight container to avoid drying out
• Suitable for school students to adults

FAQ: How many tennis balls of clay can you get from a 10kg pug of clay?
30 tennis balls of clay. (Use a clay cutter for easy cutting).

Northcote Pottery Earthenware Clay – Web
• Bisque fire at 1000°C.
• Second Firing 1080-1100°C.
• Use earthenware glazes.
• 10kg

Joining: Use a slip to join clay pieces. To make slip: dried clay is crushed and mixed with water mix to a custard consistency. Keep in airtight container.

Storing and Handling Clay:
Always store clay out of direct sunlight and heat. Avoid poking fingers through bag. Never carry the clay bag by the heat seal this could cause moisture to escape from the bag. Between uses, store clay in a well-sealed soft plastic bag i.e. plastic garbage bag. Squeeze the air out of the bag and tie it in a knot. A small amount of moisture can be splashed into the bag to keep clay moist. If clay becomes too firm, slice slab / lump into 1cm thick slabs (like bread slices) and dip each one into water before placing them in a stack in a plastic bag. Sit for 1-2 days, then knead into shape. This is the fastest and easiest way to recycle.

Earthenware Clay Helpful Tips

Cutting Clay: Use a wire cutting tool to cut a piece of clay.







Flatten: Flatten the clay with your hand first and place between two wooden clay strips. The height of the wood will determine the thickness of the slab. Roll from end to end then turn over and repeat.







Marking the Clay: Use a pin tool to lightly draw into the clay. Mistakes can be smoothed over.

Cutting Shapes: Use a potter's knife to cut out a shape.







Creating Textures: Textures can be created by pushing objects into the clay.







Joining Clay Pieces: To adhere pieces of clay together, score both sides to be joined. Apply slip to both sides and gently press both pieces together. Run a modelling tool along the joining seam.