Northcote Raku Clay - 10kg

The Northcote Raku Clay - 10kg is a specially formulated white, sandy-bodied clay ideal for raku firing and thermal shock applications, making it a perfect material for exploratory, sculptural, and experimental ceramic projects. Its open, gritty structure provides excellent resistance to the rapid temperature changes associated with raku techniques, while also offering a tactile, rugged surface quality that suits handbuilt sculptural forms.

When fired to its maximum temperature of 1300 °C, this clay develops a stone-like appearance reminiscent of granite, making it aesthetically appealing for rustic, natural finishes. The clay can be bisque fired at 1000 °C and glaze fired between 1100 °C and 1300 °C, offering a wide firing range that gives flexibility for both decorative and functional works. Its coarse texture also makes it suitable for building larger forms, with added structural integrity.

Ideal for senior students, studio artists, and high school curriculums focused on ceramic tradition, firing techniques, and surface experimentation, this Australian-made clay is a valuable resource for classrooms seeking to explore the expressive potential of clay under extreme conditions.

Educational Benefits

• Introduces raku firing and thermal shock handling - Teaches students about alternative firing processes.
• Encourages sculptural thinking - Ideal for rugged, expressive, and naturalistic forms.
• Supports learning in ceramic chemistry - Observing glaze and clay behaviour at varying temperatures.
• Inspires experimentation - Suitable for hands-on, process-driven ceramic art lessons.

Classroom Ideas

• Raku pottery sessions - Explore traditional and contemporary raku techniques.
• Stoneware sculpture - Build large sculptural forms inspired by nature or abstract design.
• Texture exploration - Use natural objects to imprint or carve into the sandy surface.
• Historical connections - Study traditional Japanese raku or other low-temperature firing methods.

Product Specifications

• Contents: 10kg raku clay
• Type: White, sandy body
• Firing Characteristics:
• Bisque Temperature: 1000 °C
• Glaze Firing Temperature: 1100 °C - 1300 °C
• Surface Appearance: Stone-like finish (similar to granite at 1300 °C)
• Applications: Raku firing, handbuilding, sculptural works, thermal shock-resistant pieces
• Texture: Open and gritty, suitable for structural forms
• Country of Manufacture: Made in Australia
• Brand: Northcote

Pack Size: 10kg