Speckled Buff

Clay body specifically formulated by request from Midwest and Eastern U.S. potters. Low in sand and grog content, speckled buff is smooth textured. An excellent throwing body. The color palette is perhaps best described as 'desert' or 'Southwest'. Fired in oxidation, Speckled Buff falls into the tan/brown color range.

Oxidation ( First Image), Reduction ( Second Image).

Characteristics

Cone: 5

Wet Color: Red Brown

Firing Color: Oxidation: Buff w/ Specks - Reduction: Brown w/ Specks

Texture: Slightly Coarse

Penetrometer Target: 6.75

Avg. Shrinkage 2±%: 12%

Avg. Water Absorption 1±%: 3%

COE x 10-6: 6.12