Unleash Your Creativity with PRNI Black Stoneware Clay
Take your artistic ceramics to the next level with PRNI Black Stoneware Clay, formulated specifically for artistic ceramics. This exceptional clay body is ideal for wheel-throwing and modeling smooth pieces with fine details, making it perfect for creatives who demand the best.
Excellent Drying and Firing Behavior
The high content of impalpable grog (up to 80 Mesh) in PRNI Black Stoneware Clay ensures excellent behavior during drying and firing, reducing the risk of cracks and breakages. This means you can focus on perfecting your craft, rather than worrying about your materials.
Stunning Firing Colors
PRNI Black Stoneware Clay produces a beautiful and intense black firing color in oxidizing atmosphere, making it an ideal artistic mean of expression. In reducing atmosphere, metallic effects with shades of blue are obtained, adding an extra layer of creativity to your work.
Suitable for Tableware and More
This ceramic clay body is suitable for tableware, making it perfect for creatives who want to produce functional pieces that are also food-safe. With its impressive durability and resistance, PRNI Black Stoneware Clay is an excellent choice for a wide range of artistic applications.
Technical Specifications
PRNI Black Stoneware Clay has a firing range of Cone 5-6 (2205º-2269ºF), with a biscuit firing at Cone 06 (1855ºF). It has a water content of 21%, plasticity of 22 (IP Atterberg), and a carbonate content of 0% (CaCO3). The drying shrinkage is 7.0%, firing shrinkage at Cone 6 is 7.1%, and porosity (water absorption) at Cone 6 is 1.3%.
Recommendations for Use with Glazes
To ensure the best results with PRNI Black Stoneware Clay, we recommend using zinc-free (Zn-free) glazes to prevent unexpected reactions such as bubbling or color changes. It's also important to avoid using glazes with zirconium (Zr) and tin (Sn), and to consult your usual glaze supplier to ensure proper suitability with this ceramic clay body.