Horsetooth

Description

Horsetooth is a medium coarse clay that fires a traditional high-fire range of cone 8 to 10. With a medium buff color in oxidation, Horsetooth is a dynamic clay with a wide range of beautiful reduction outcomes.

Characteristics

Cone: 8-10

Firing Range: High-Fire

Clay Type: Stoneware

Texture: Medium Coarse

Best for: Large Throwing and Hand Building

Coloration

Wet Color: Light Brown

Oxidation Color: Medium Buff

Reduction Color: Buff to Rust Brown

Statistics

Avg. Absorption Rate at Cone 8 (+/- .5%): 0.5%

Avg. Absorption Rate at Cone 10 (Oxidation): 0.4%

Avg. Absorption Rate at Cone 10 (Reduction): 0.19%

Avg. Shrinkage Rate at Cone 8: 13%

Avg. Shrinkage Rate at Cone 10: 15.5%

Images

Image 1: Horsetooth in Oxidation (Electric Kiln)

Image 2: Horsetooth in Reduction (Gas Kiln)