Mount Magnet Posted February 23, 2021 Report Share Posted February 23, 2021 Hi Guys I am wanting to make some crucibles for firing metal clay, commercial crucibles are not deep enough in most circumstances. I am wondering what the best type of commercially produced clay would be for throwing some crucibles that will tolerate some pretty high temp fluctuations and at what temp would you do the initial bisque firing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callie Beller Diesel Posted February 23, 2021 Report Share Posted February 23, 2021 Hi and welcome! I would check with your local clay supplier to see if they have suggestions about suitable refractory clays that might be used for exactly these purposes. My place gets all kinds of calls from metallurgists, glass formers and knife makers because there are some material crossovers. They might have a line on a suitable product. (Also, I’m going to rename your question, so that it gets more views and you get the help you’re looking for. Naming your thread with your screen name doesn’t really give other viewers enough information.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mount Magnet Posted February 23, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2021 Cool thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glazenerd Posted February 23, 2021 Report Share Posted February 23, 2021 I use 80% alumina hydrate, 20% talc, and 3% V-gum T. I fire it to cone 10. throwing?- No. Hand formed 3/4" walls. Very low expansion- very high heat tolerance. The talc adds enough magnesium to fuse the materials. A semi-quasi knock off of a cordierite body. You can research "corderite body"- it is what you need for your purposes. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Min Posted February 23, 2021 Report Share Posted February 23, 2021 20 hours ago, Mount Magnet said: ... I am wondering what the best type of commercially produced clay would be for throwing some crucibles that will tolerate some pretty high temp fluctuations and at what temp would you do the initial bisque firing How high a temperature? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mount Magnet Posted February 24, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 Hi I need to be able to remove from the kiln at around 700 c Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Min Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 11 hours ago, Mount Magnet said: Hi I need to be able to remove from the kiln at around 700 c Easy peasy, just use a raku claybody. In terms of ceramics that's barely warm . For bisque firing I'ld take it up to 1000C so it's strong enough to withstand the occasional bump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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