Blackwattle Paper Clay White Stoneware 10kg

Blackwattle White Stoneware Paper Clay is a high-quality white-firing clay with the addition of cellulose fibres, giving it excellent plasticity and increased dry strength. It is suitable for both handbuilding and wheel throwing, making it a versatile choice for a wide range of ceramic work.

The addition of paper pulp makes this clay particularly useful for projects where flexibility and dry strength are important. It can also be used to repair breakages by applying paper clay slip.

This is a high-temperature paper clay and requires stoneware firing temperatures when vitrification is required.

Key Features:

• 10kg bag

• High-quality white-firing stoneware clay

• Suitable for handbuilding and wheel throwing

• Contains cellulose fibres

• Excellent plasticity

• Increased dry strength

• Suitable for high-temperature paper clay applications

• Breakages can be repaired using paper clay slip

• 80 mesh*

*this clay has been passed through a screen with 80 openings per linear inch. A higher mesh number means finer particles; a lower number means coarser particles, which means the clay has a relatively fine, consistent particle size. This contributes to a smooth working texture while still retaining the characteristics of a stoneware body.

Firing Information:

• Recommended bisque firing: 1050°C

• Glaze firing: 1260–1280°C

• Approximate shrinkage: 8% bisque, 9% earthenware, 12% midfire, 14% stoneware

• Higher firing temperatures are required for vitrification

A versatile white stoneware paper clay offering excellent plasticity and dry strength for both handbuilt and wheel-thrown work.

Safety & Suitability

While care is taken in preparing these products, variations in raw materials may occur. We recommend testing the clay before use to ensure it is suitable for your intended application and firing process.

Avoid creating or inhaling clay dust. Use appropriate ventilation, protective equipment and safe handling practices. Kiln firing should only be carried out using suitable equipment and safe firing procedures.

Users are responsible for determining whether the product is suitable for their intended application, including when used with other materials.