Apache Red Micaceous Body 920-1000C
- Sku - 164-APA
- In Stock
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[04/23] Due to quarry closure and therefore unavailability of two key ingredients, Apache has been reformulated. The raw colour is now more orange. Every effort has been made to retain the working and firing properties but users may notice some differences therefore testing is advised.
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Apache Red Micaceous Body 920-1000C
[04/23] Due to quarry closure and therefore unavailability of two key ingredients, Apache has been reformulated. The raw colour is now more orange. Every effort has been made to retain the working and firing properties but users may notice some differences therefore testing is advised.
Please note: Apache is traditionally left unglazed. Standard glazes will craze on this body due to the low thermal expansion of the body. Low expansion glazes (such as 2203 applied thinly) will be better suited.
- Recommended Firing Range: 920-1000ºC (cone 09-06)
- Indicative Texture 2 (Smooth 1-Coarse 10)
- This clay recipe was developed by Felipe Ortega of Apache descent. It reproduces the old tradition of micaceous clay pottery from over 400 years ago.
- The body is composed of white mica and low coefficient red clays. Mica offers elasticity and a unique appearance.
- Authentic Apache characteristics are achieved when the clay is wood fired.
- Supplied in a 12.5kg bag.
SIO2 Technical Data
- Water content: 22%
- Plasticity (IP Atterberg): 24
- Carbonate content (CaCO3): 0%
- Drying shrinkage: 5.8%
- Firing shrinkage (950ºC): 0.3%
- Porosity (water absorption at 950ºC): 12.9%
- Dry bending strength: 5.9 N/mm2
- Fired bending strength (950ºC): 19.5 N/mm2
- Thermal coefficient (25-500ºC): 58.8x10^-7ºC^-1"
To comply with RHA regulations concerning tail-lift deliveries (where there is no fork-lift truck available at the delivery point) the maximum net weight of clay we are now permitted to pack on standard pallet is 950kg (76 x 12.5kg bags of clay). To achieve the best price for your clay, please add the full 1000kg to your cart when checking out and we will make the necessary weight adjustment/refund when we receive the order.
We have added cone numbers to our firing ranges for guidance purposes. Please refer to the 60c/hr column for large regular or self-supporting cones on the Orton Cones Conversion Chart which can be downloaded here.
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RETURNS
Returned Goods (Non-faulty): Subject to our prior consent having been obtained, products can be returned to us in an unused condition within 30 days of invoice date. An administrative charge will be levied of 10% of the nett value plus transport, but subject to a minimum charge of £2.00.
Returned Goods (Faulty): If merchandise is returned because of some defect or due to error on our part, full credit/refund will be given. However, customers must contact us in advance so that making methods and user error can be ruled out.
