The Clay Body!

Hello Friends,

I have a couple of questions. I would like to melt metal with a torch into a ceramic mold to make a brooch. Will cone 6 ceramic keep 2000 degree heat here. What can I add to my cone 6 ceramic here? Do you bake the ceramic before using the torch with?

Thank you,

Dan

I noticed that you once again have the Chesapeake Mud Clay. I have already ordered this. I love throwing this, it fires great. Are you going to continue to carry this?

Anyone have the MSDS for Black Walnut?

Suggestions for bisque fire temperature?

Will it mature at cone 5 or does it have to go to cone 6?

Is it food safe and appropriate for functional work?

What makes it dark (an oxide)?

I was just sitting here at Campbell's pondering the multitude of clay bodies in the world with many textures, colors and firing ranges. Would you share some thoughts on a couple of your favorite clay bodies? What qualities of these clays brings out the love? Let me know what cone range they are as well as your use for them(functional or sculptural.)

Brent