Northcote Stoneware Clay - 10kg

The Northcote Stoneware Clay - 10kg is a high-quality, versatile ceramic clay that offers excellent performance for both handbuilding and wheel throwing. With an off-white tone that fires to white with a soft grey tint at 1300 °C, this clay is specifically suited for highlighting coloured glaze effects, making it an ideal choice for functional ware, sculpture, and decorative pieces. Its fine plastic texture and strong green strength make it well-suited for both beginners and experienced potters.

This 16# plastic stoneware body has been developed for ease of throwing, even on larger forms, and is widely used by production potters for domestic ware. It's also a recyclable clay, perfect for eco-conscious classrooms and studios. The clay can be bisque fired between 1000 °C and 1100 °C, and glaze fired to 1280 °C for exceptional glaze finishes. With a wet-to-dry shrinkage of 5%, it provides good dimensional stability and is suitable for more refined techniques or detailed forms.

Made in Australia, this clay is a trusted choice for school art programs, studio-based practice, and ceramic coursework where consistent results and strong glaze compatibility are essential.

Educational Benefits

• Supports throwing and sculpting development - Ideal for introducing students to wheel work and handbuilding techniques.
• Teaches glazing and kiln firing processes - Students can explore bisque and glaze firings, colour layering, and surface design.
• Reinforces sustainability in practice - Clay can be rehydrated and reused before firing.
• Promotes craftsmanship and critical thinking - Encourages patience, design planning, and finishing skills.

Classroom Ideas

• Functional pottery units - Make mugs, bowls, or plates for everyday use.
• Glazing and colour theory projects - Experiment with coloured glazes on a neutral base.
• Large-scale sculpture - Build freestanding sculptures or collaborative forms with strong structural integrity.
• Curriculum-based projects - Explore cultural ceramic styles or historical clay forms.

Product Specifications

• Contents: 10kg of stoneware clay
• Type: 16# plastic stoneware body (suitable for handbuilding and throwing)
• Colour: Off-white; fires to white with grey tint at 1300 °C
• Bisque Firing Temperature: 1000 °C - 1100 °C
• Glaze Firing Temperature: 1280 °C (shows excellent glaze effects)
• Shrinkage: 5% wet-to-dry
• Strength: High green strength; excellent for larger forms
• Reusability: Can be re-cycled before firing
• Applications: Throwing, sculpting, modelling, functional ware, glaze testing
• Country of Manufacture: Made in Australia
• Brand: Northcote

Pack Size: 10kg