Soldate

Description

Recommended for large throwing or hand-built pieces, Soldate (or Soldate 60), has strong structure without heavy amounts of grog. This beautiful high-fire buff stoneware performs well in both oxidation and reduction kilns. Soldate is a beautiful high-fire buff stoneware that will have you throwing larger than you thought you could

Image 1: Soldate in Oxidation (Electric Kiln)

Image 2: Soldate in Reduction (Gas Kiln)

Characteristics

Cone: 6-10

Firing Range: Mid to High-Fire

Clay Type: Stoneware

Texture: Medium Coarse

Best for: Large Throwing and Hand Building

Coloration

Wet Color: Red Brown

Oxidation Color: Light Brown to Buff

Reduction Color: Various Buff Tones

Statistics

Avg. Absorption Rate at Cone 6 (+/- .5%): 1.5%

Avg. Absorption Rate at Cone 10 (Oxidation): 1.02%

Avg. Absorption Rate at Cone 10 (Reduction): 0.31%

Avg. Shrinkage Rate at Cone 6: 12.25%

Avg. Shrinkage Rate at Cone 10: 16%