Valentines B17C

Pics from March 2020 firing – cone 10 down in front, soft at back, slow cooled in reduction.

Manufacturer: Valentines

This body is a blend of selected low iron clays providing an ideal background for a decorative approach to stoneware ceramics. Silica sand makes it excellent for throwing too,.

Recommended firing range 1120 - 1280C
Applications: Throwing, modelling, casting
Texture: 3

Composition:

SiO2	TiO2	Al2O3	Fe2O3	P2O5	CaO	MgO	K2O	Na2O	LOI
65.99	1.26	22.05	1.11	0.06	0.15	0.45	1.99	0.20	?

Shrinkage 12.4%@1200
Thermal expansion 0.283%@500C, 0.403%@600C