nathanhinshaw Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 Hello all, I was wondering if anyone had a recommendation for a Midwest (I'm in Chicago) supplier for clay / glazes. I'd been pricing Axner but the shipping is a little steep. I'm happy to drive a bit if there's a shop near by. Thanks, Nathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aperhapshand Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 Chicago Ceramic Supply is my main source for Clay http://www.ceramicsupplychicago.com Great lakes clay is also very good. Tim is crazy helpful (He has fixed a few things for me) http://www.greatclay.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathanhinshaw Posted May 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 Thanks @aperhapshand! I was looking at Chicago Ceramic Supply but since their online store was down I wasn't sure how deep their inventory went. I completly forgot about Great Lakes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aperhapshand Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 I get my Standard clay from Chicago Ceramic Supply - they have a very good selection - they also have commercial glazes and chemicals - Definitely worth the phone call. Great lakes low fire bodies are really great - I used them for beginner classes I teach - but I wasn't happy with their mid-fire selection but I prefer dark clay bodies . . . Also Tim at great lakes (their repair guy) is really amazing - he has helped me tremendously and is very generous with his knowledge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysteria Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 When I lived in the Midwest, I always wanted to make the trip to one of these places, but Brickyard Ceramics (http://www.brickyardceramics.com) in Indianapolis was closer at the time. Great Lakes Clay, Carpentersville, IL: http://www.greatclay.com Ceramic Supply Chicago, Evanston, IL: http://www.ceramicsupplychicago.com Midwest Ceramic Art Supply, Crest Hill, IL: http://www.chicagoceramicsupplies.com A.R.T. Studio Clay, Elk Grove Village, IL - http://www.artclay.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebekah Krieger Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 I have been using a laguna supplier. I used to Drive over to ART but they mix their clays too hard and I had a lot of issues with pin holing. I can give you the name of a laguna supplier in Milwaukee if you cannot find one near you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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