Standard Red Terracotta

Name: Standard Red Terracotta
Price: 0.0194 GBP
Availability: InStock

‘Versatile and Reliable’

£7.80

Description

Standard Red Terracotta Clay is an extremely popular general-purpose clay, formulated from a premium blend of Etruria Marls.

Known for its versatility and ease of use, this clay body is suitable for a wide range of ceramic projects. It's rich red colour and excellent plasticity make it a favourite among potters and ceramic artists, providing a reliable and consistent material for both functional and decorative works.

Available in 1kg and 12.5kg bags.

Bag Size: 12.5kg

12.5kg 1kg

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Usage

Standard Red Terracotta Clay is ideal for a variety of ceramic techniques, including wheel throwing, hand-building, and sculpting. Its superior plasticity allows for easy shaping and intricate detailing, making it perfect for crafting everything from simple pots to complex sculptures. This clay body is suitable for both beginners and experienced artists, offering a dependable medium that performs well under different firing conditions. Whether you are creating functional pottery or artistic pieces, Standard Red Terracotta Clay provides the flexibility and quality needed to bring your creative visions to life.

Colour

Method

Throwing
Modelling
Casting

Texture

Smooth

Firing Range

1080ºc - 1180ºc

ARTIST INSPIRATION

Michelle Lowe

Michelle Lowe creates illustrated earthenware pots designed to enhance daily rituals, bringing warmth to shared meals and tea. Inspired by hedgerow plants and seasonal changes, her work evokes a nostalgic connection to nature and the joys of growing, cooking, and foraging.

Drawing from Scottish woodlands, she captures the cheerful shapes and colours of flowers, berries, and foliage. Most of her pieces are wheel-thrown, with some, like her quirky toast racks, hand-built from slabs. Her red earthenware is dipped in cream slip, decorated with brushed and trailed slips, and finished with sgraffito detailing. Through her ceramics, Michelle celebrates the simple beauty of nature in everyday life.