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.
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.
