The perfect medium-warm brown stoneware, Kodiak, is our recommended dark clay for functional ware.
As a smooth highly plastic mid-range clay, Kodiak achieves excellent wheel work properties without the traditional bloating issues most iron-rich clays struggle with. Kodiak fires to a warm mocha cream color and is suitable for a wide range of glazes, both commercial and mixed recipes. Kodiak also looks lovely with a clear glaze letting the clay color shine through.
Cone: 5-7
Firing Range: Mid Fire
Clay Type: Stoneware
Texture: Smooth
Best for: Wheel Throwing and Hand Building
Wet Color: Brown
Oxidation: Mocha
Reduction: Not recommended. Test prior to firing in a gas kiln.
| Cone | Avg. Shrinkage Rate (± .5%) | Avg. Absorption Rate (± .5%) |
| 5 | 13.5% | 1.8% |
| 6 | 14.5% | 0.5% |
| 7 | 14.5% | 0.3% |
Image 1: Kodiak in Oxidation, Cone ^6 (Electric Kiln)
Image 2: Kodiak in Reduction, Cone ^6 (Gas Kiln)
Image 3: Kodiak in Oxidation, Cone ^5 (Electric Kiln)
