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Buff to Off-White Clay Bodies

Whether you're taking your first steps into ceramics or you're a seasoned potter, selecting the right clay body is essential to achieving consistent results. Our range of buff to off-white clay bodies, when fired, exhibits a range of colours from a light, yellow-ish brown (buff) to off-white, depending on the firing temperature and the specific clay. Popular due to their versatility and attractive colour palette, these clays are ideal for throwing, handbuilding and modelling. Available from smooth-textured stoneware to grogged blends built for structural strength, each option offers excellent plasticity, thermal resistance and a wide firing range.

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David Wright Hand Building Body 1200-1300C

David Wright Hand Building Body 1200-1300C

Potclays Clays 153-2152 - In stock
£3.52 per 1kgs (Inc. VAT) £2.93 per 1kgs (Exc. VAT)
Flecked Stoneware 1150-1290C

Flecked Stoneware 1150-1290C

Potclays Clays 152-1109 - In stock
£3.48 per 1kgs (Inc. VAT) £2.90 per 1kgs (Exc. VAT)
Grogged Pink 1120-1290C

Grogged Pink 1120-1290C

Potclays Clays 153-1127 - In stock
£3.20 per 1kgs (Inc. VAT) £2.67 per 1kgs (Exc. VAT)
Industrial Crank 1210-1300C

Industrial Crank 1210-1300C

Potclays Clays 153-1153 - In stock
£3.37 per 1kgs (Inc. VAT) £2.81 per 1kgs (Exc. VAT)
Laguna WC401 Cone 5 B-Mix 25lb

Laguna WC401 Cone 5 B-Mix 25lb

Laguna Clay 163-WC401 - In stock
£31.81 (Inc. VAT) £26.51 (Exc. VAT)
Lavafleck 1200-1270C

Lavafleck 1200-1270C

Potclays Clays 151-1514 - In stock
£3.42 per 1kgs (Inc. VAT) £2.85 per 1kgs (Exc. VAT)
Modelling Clay 1100-1280C

Modelling Clay 1100-1280C

Potclays Clays 157-1150 - In stock
£3.32 per 1kgs (Inc. VAT) £2.77 per 1kgs (Exc. VAT)
Original Craft Crank 1170-1300C

Original Craft Crank 1170-1300C

Potclays Clays 153-1114 - In stock
£3.58 per 1kgs (Inc. VAT) £2.98 per 1kgs (Exc. VAT)
Original Raku 900-1300C

Original Raku 900-1300C

Potclays Clays 154-1154 - In stock
£2.87 per 1kgs (Inc. VAT) £2.39 per 1kgs (Exc. VAT)
Oxidising St Thomas 1150-1280C

Oxidising St Thomas 1150-1280C

Potclays Clays 150-1102 - In stock
£2.95 per 1kgs (Inc. VAT) £2.46 per 1kgs (Exc. VAT)
Premium Craft Crank 1170-1300C

Premium Craft Crank 1170-1300C

Potclays Clays 153-3114 - In stock
£3.64 per 1kgs (Inc. VAT) £3.03 per 1kgs (Exc. VAT)
Reduction St Thomas 1150-1280C

Reduction St Thomas 1150-1280C

Potclays Clays 150-1104 - In stock
£3.24 per 1kgs (Inc. VAT) £2.70 per 1kgs (Exc. VAT)

Buff to Off-White Clay for Throwing, Modelling & Handbuilding

Buff and whitish clays are highly versatile, offering a neutral base that is perfect for showcasing glazes, decorating slips, and surface texture. The soft, light colour achieved by bisque firing or firing at high temperatures allows for great levels of artistic expression.

The exact colour achieved by the clay depends on the specific recipe and the firing temperature. Some clays may be suitable for firing at earthenware and stoneware temperatures, while other clays will be designed for specific firing ranges. To achieve buff colours, a lower kiln firing temperature is needed, while the clay can achieve off-white or light grey colours at higher temperatures.

These clays are suitable for throwing, can be used as modelling clay, or can even be used in handbuilding large sculpted pieces.

Specialised White Colour Clay 

Looking for smooth white clay? Our buff to off-white clay can achieve a range of whitish colours from a light yellow to a creamy ivory. Alternatively, you can browse our range of white clays.

Our off-white selection is versatile, spanning across smooth body clays and grogged options to suit a range of artistic needs. Whether you're building by hand, at a wheel or casting into moulds, you'll find a clay to suit your needs.

For refined forms and crisp detail, a smooth textured clay would offer the benefits you require and as well as low shrinkage during firing. Smooth clays are good for throwing and highly versatile. Structural or sculptural pieces utilise fine or coarse grogged clay, with the grog improving strength, reducing cracking, and increasing resistance to thermal shock.

Why Choose Potclays?

At Potclays, we've been supplying potters of varying skill levels with an unmatched selection of pottery equipment. From tools and accessories offering consistency and quality, to reliable kilns and clays, you can find everything you need to progress your project.

We're a family-run firm with over 90 years of experience and expertise, providing wares to meet the needs of every potter - from hobbyists to professional studios. 

Need help in choosing the right clay for throwing and modelling? Perhaps you're looking for a clay to raku fire? No matter your query, we're happy to help. Get in touch today.

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