P60

Description

P60 is a high-fire porcelain with creamy yet translucent-like qualities.

Firing to a porcelain white in oxidation and an off white in reduction, P60 can vary in translucency depending on its thickness and how it is worked. With a cone 8 to 10 firing range, P60 is truly a classic porcelain clay body. 

Image 1: P60 in Oxidation (Electric Kiln)

Image 2: P60 in Reduction (Gas Kiln)

Characteristics

Cone: 8-10

Firing Range: High-Fire

Clay Type: Porcelain

Texture: Smooth

Best for: Wheel Throwing

Coloration

Wet Color: White

Oxidation Color: White

Reduction Color: White to Off-White

Statistics

Avg. Absorption Rate at Cone 8 (+/- .5%): 2.5%

Avg. Absorption Rate at Cone 10 (Oxidation): 1.98%

Avg. Absorption Rate at Cone 10 (Reduction): 0.47%

Avg. Shrinkage Rate at Cone 8: 13%

Avg. Shrinkage Rate at Cone 10: 15.5%