Raw Materials, Ceramic Oxides & Ceramics Opacifiers
Creating stunning ceramics requires more than skill; it starts with high-quality raw materials, the foundation of every great piece. Whether you’re working with ceramic oxides or other essential materials, having access to top-quality products ensures excellent results every time. Designed for both hobbyists and professionals, our extensive range helps you bring your creative vision to life. Browse the collection today.
Quality Basic Materials for Pottery
Strong, durable pottery starts with quality basic materials. The right raw materials influence both the strength and aesthetic outcome of your work. Our range includes essentials like Alumina Calcined and Hydrate, which improve glaze stability and reduce shrinkage.
Other glaze modifiers, including Barium Carbonate and Calcium Chloride, lower the melting point of glazes and help create opaque finishes. Ball clays are also included to enhance plasticity and workability, making them perfect for a variety of pottery techniques. Explore the full curated range to find what suits your project.
Clay Body Additions
Our clay body additions are designed to improve performance and achieve the ideal texture and strength for shaping and firing. Molochite reduces shrinkage and enhances clay texture, making it excellent for larger pieces. Hi-Pur clays maintain strength and consistency during firing, while Buff Silica Sand enhances texture and heat resistance for high-temperature applications.
Colouring and Opacifying with Ceramic Oxides
Ceramic oxides are an essential part of creating rich colours and adding opaque finishes to your pottery. We have a wide range of colouring oxides and glaze opacifiers to help you achieve that perfect look in your project. Copper oxide is a versatile and popular oxide for potters, helping to create vibrant greens and blues, while our ethically sourced Tin oxide is a great ceramic opacifier, creating solid yet smooth finishes that are perfect for decorative underglazes.
For detail or a rustic touch, Iron Oxide Red is the perfect oxide choice for you.
Useful Ceramics Media
We also offer a range of useful ceramics media to help you control and modify glazes, slips, and underglazes. Gum Solution is a great choice for adjusting glaze viscosity and helping to improve adhesion and application control, while Glaze Binder helps to create smooth, brushable glazes and underglazes for even coverage. Alternatively, if you need to thin out glazes, we stock Turpentine to make layering glazes easier.
Using Raw Materials and Oxides Safely
At Potclays, we understand the importance of being able to use raw materials safely and effectively in your ceramic work. For your convenience, typical chemical analyses and other technical information are usually available for most materials - please email technical@potclays.co.uk for further information.
We also recommend viewing our technical information sheet on the "Safe Handling of Powdered Ceramic Materials" for essential guidelines on working with these products responsibly.
Why Choose Potclays?
At Potclays, we're proud to be a one-stop shop for everything pottery and ceramics. We stock items ranging from stains to equipment and machinery, and even helpful tools and accessories, all at an accessible price. Whether you're a hobbyist or a seasoned pottery professional, you'll find something to meet your needs or requirements at Potclays.
We're also on hand to offer expert advice, drawing on over 90 years of experience in the industry. Whether you're looking for moulds, need to understand oxides and raw materials better or simply want to ask our opinion, feel free to get in touch.
