Clay modelling, clay moulding, clay shaping, pottery clay, slip, slip casting.
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.
There are many clay options. Country Love Crafts sell a small selection as follows:
White Earthenware Grogged (Medium)
We recommend this clay for hand-building. This new grogged white earthenware is suitable for larger work containing an addition of white grogg increasing resistance to cracking and warping.
Firing range: 1080°C - 1180°C (off white)
Want to learn more about working this product? Attend our training course "Fun with Clay".White Earthenware Standard (Smooth)
We recommended this clay for hand-print and footprint impressions and casting. This body p
roduces an excellent casting slip and gives good green fired strength. Suitable for once-firing.
Firing: 1120°C - 1160°C - (White firing)
Want to learn more about working with this product? Attend our training course "Precious Prints".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)
We sell boxed Easy Cast slip - 2.38 x US Gallons, Temp Range 1060 - 1100, Fired Colour White.
Available through our online shop.