Red Clay
Our collection of red clays offers a richly coloured, highly versatile foundation for learning about and honing experience in a range of pottery techniques. We have carefully curated these red clays to provide the texture and workability required for sculpting, handbuilding, throwing, and even air drying. Find options spanning fine-texture, smooth clays to grogged blends suitable for larger pieces. Celebrate colour, form, and function with our choice of red clays.
Clay Spanning Centuries of Ceramic Tradition
The Red Terracotta Earthenware and Sanded Terracotta products embody centuries of traditional ceramic work. Naturally rich in iron and fired to classic earthenware temperatures, these clays produce warm, orange-red tones associated with Mediterranean pottery.
The terracotta clay is ideal for creating planters and tiles. For a natural, rustic look, these products can be left unglazed, but glazes can also be used to provide a more modern styling. The sanded clay offers improved strength and reduced firing shrinkage, making it perfect for handbuilding.
Using Red Clay
Each red clay body in our range at Potclays provides a different experience to the potter. For example, Apache Red, a traditional clay made according to a 400-year-old recipe, offers elasticity and a unique, smooth appearance that is traditionally left unglazed. If you're looking for deeper colours through firing, the Etruscan Red can provide a richer colour by responding to being fired with a glaze.
For potters and sculptors who need added strength and texture, the Grogged Red and Pink options provide both characteristics, making them ideal for coiling, slab work, and producing large forms. If you don't have a kiln for personal use, Air Drying Red Clay offers the perfect no-kiln solution.
Why Choose Potclays?
Here at Potclays, we have over 90 years of experience and expertise in the world of pottery, allowing us to curate the perfect range of pottery tools and accessories, machinery, and more to meet the needs of every artist. Whether you're a beginner, a hobbyist, or a professional potter, we'll have something for you in our store.
Looking for other clay colours? We have a selection available to ensure your project hits the right hues.
If you need any further help, please get in touch. We're happy to help answer any queries or address any bespoke requirements.
