PuraVida Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 Hey everybody, I have come across a large amount of cone 06 white clay and was wondering if glazed with low fire 06 lead free glaze if this clay can be used for functional ware as well. To date all of my experience with functional ware has been with cone 6 stoneware and cone 6 glazes. So is this clay practical for that use as well or should I just plan on making decorative and raku ware with it? Thanks Anthony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucille Oka Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 Yes it is suitable for functional ware. It is white earthenware. It is not as durable as stoneware or porcelain and hot boiling water poured onto or into a vessel made of earthenware may craze the glaze. But it has the capabilities of being very brightly decorated due to the stability of the glaze colors at that temperature. Also, the lower maturing temperature of the clay allows for a more economical firing than the clay bodies in the higher ranges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milumilu Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 Hey everybody, I have come across a large amount of cone 06 white clay and was wondering if glazed with low fire 06 lead free glaze if this clay can be used for functional ware as well. To date all of my experience with functional ware has been with cone 6 stoneware and cone 6 glazes. So is this clay practical for that use as well or should I just plan on making decorative and raku ware with it? Thanks Anthony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucille Oka Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 One more thing when using clay with such a low temperature, if you want the ware to be functional and for food service, be sure that your glazes are lead free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuraVida Posted August 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 Thanks Lucille, I have picked up some lead free ^06 glazes and will be firing them tomorrow. Appreciate the help. Anthony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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