Refsan 159 White Stoneware Vacuum Clay Body
Refsan 159 White Stoneware Vacuum Clay Body is a premium, grog-free ceramic clay body developed for high-temperature firing applications. Its white fired color and smooth surface make it suitable for both functional ware and artistic ceramics. When fired under the recommended conditions, the stoneware body develops a dense, durable structure with excellent strength.
Product Specifications
- Package Sizes10 kg & 20 kg
- Physical FormVacuum-Packed / Plastic
- Grog ContentGrog-Free
- Fired ColorWhite
- Bisque Firing940–960°C
- Glaze Firing1180–1220°C
Applications & Recommendations
Functional Ceramics
Ideal for producing plates, mugs, bowls, and other tableware. When paired with suitable stoneware glazes and an appropriate firing schedule, it develops a dense and durable ceramic body.
Hand Building
Suitable for slab building, coil building, and hand modeling. Its grog-free composition allows for smooth finishing and precise detailing.
Wheel Throwing
The vacuum-processed, homogeneous clay body centers easily on the wheel and provides excellent workability for a wide variety of ceramic forms.
Artistic Ceramics
Suitable for sculptures, decorative objects, and other ceramic works requiring high-temperature stoneware firing.
STONEWARE FIRING NOTICE
This clay body is designed for high-temperature firing. To achieve proper stoneware vitrification and optimum strength, glaze firing between 1180°C and 1220°C is recommended. Always ensure that the selected glaze, kiln, and firing schedule are compatible with this temperature range.
Product Advantages
- High-Fire Performance: Designed for functional and decorative stoneware applications.
- Durable Ceramic Body: Develops a dense, strong structure when fired at the recommended temperatures.
- Low Water Absorption: High-temperature firing produces a compact body with reduced water absorption.
- Smooth Surface: The grog-free composition provides clean, refined surfaces suitable for detailed work.
- White Fired Color: An excellent base for transparent glazes, light-colored glazes, and decorative finishes.
- Versatile Application: Suitable for hand building, wheel throwing, functional ware, and artistic ceramics.
Because production conditions may vary, small-scale testing of forming, drying, bisque firing, glaze compatibility, and high-temperature firing is recommended before full-scale production.