"Get to know 'Earthenware Clay,' beginner pottery clay from Pottery Clay"

by yuvaporn t

Did you know that one of the most popular types of clay used for pottery, sculptures, and art is Earthenware? It is one of the oldest and most common ceramic clays in the world. For anyone looking for ceramic clay to try, let's explore its key properties.

  • Easy to mold, suitable for beginners (Workability): Easy to shape and soft to the touch, which helps encourage those new to pottery.

  • Low firing temperature, energy-saving: Fired at 900 - 1,100 °C. After firing, the clay body is opaque and can be brick red, brown, or cream in color.

  • High water absorption (Porosity): Has a water absorption rate of 10 - 15%, making the clay body porous and not as strong as other types of clay. Therefore, it doesn't produce a ringing sound when tapped.

  • Affordable price: Budget-friendly and accessible, suitable for practicing pottery.

Caution: Earthenware is less strong than Stoneware and Porcelain, making pieces more prone to chipping or breaking.

What is Earthenware suitable for?

It is commonly used for making pottery such as clay pots, pans, and bowls, as well as home decorations like vases, figurines, plant pots, and beautiful sculptures.

Recommendation: It is not recommended for direct use as food containers, as it is fired at a low temperature, and chemical residues from the clay body or glaze may not have completely decomposed.

If you are looking for high-quality ceramic clay, Pottery Clay offers one type of earthenware: Poterie clay for slip casting. This is a low-fire casting clay with high water absorption, yielding a clean white color after firing. It is fired at 1,000 - 1,050 °C and sold in 25 kg bags. If you want to try pottery, order now via LINE: @potteryclay

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