Clay modelling, clay moulding, clay shaping, pottery clay, slip, slip casting.
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Slip is liquid clay (a suspension in water of clay and/or other materials) used in the production of ceramic ware, for casting or decorating.
Slip Casting: Method of reproducing shapes in clay by moulding liquid slip in plaster moulds. The plaster absorbs water from the slip leaving a coating of clay next to the mould surface taking the shape of the mould.
The clay required is wholly dependendent on individual projects - for example temperatures, colour, shrinkage, texture.
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There are many clay options. Country Love Crafts sell a small selection as follows:
White Earthenware Standard (Smooth)
We recommended this clay for hand-print and footprint impressions and casting. This body produces an excellent casting slip and gives good green fired strength. Suitable for once-firing.
Firing temperature is 1100°c or Cone 03. White Earthenware Clay. Sold in two sizes - (1) 12.5 kg block or (2) 6.25kg block.
Want to learn more about working with this product? Attend our training course
Terracotta (Smooth - Medium)
Terracotta clay is a natural low fired clay. Terracotta is also a colour name. This is an extremely popular general purpose clay based on a blend of Etruria Marls. Suitable for throwing, handling & casting.
Firing: 1080°C - 1160°C (Light red becoming darker as temperature is increased).
Easy Cast Slip
We sell boxed Easy Cast slip - 2.38 x US Gallons, Te
mp Range 1060 - 1100, Fired Colour White.
Available through our online shop - see kiln fired clay section.
