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Yellow Clay Earthenware "Aegina Type"
Yellow Clay Earthenware "Aegina Type"
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Earthenware Clay "Aegina Type" is a high quality body that pays homage to traditional Greek pottery. After firing, it acquires a warm, off-white to yellow hue (Warm Buff), similar to that found in the historic jugs of Aegina.
It is extremely malleable and stable, making it the ideal choice for those who want to combine traditional Mediterranean aesthetics with the durability and specifications of modern earthenware.
Tips from the studio
Tips from the studio
'Aegina Type' clay is the epitome of Greek ceramic tradition. Its warm hue acts as the perfect canvas for the colors of your glazes to shine through.
Pro Tip: Leave sections of the clay unglazed to bring out its natural hue. It is the ideal clay to create your own modern 'jugs'.
Color Evolution
Color Evolution
Fresh clay: Gray-beige shade.
After firing (1000°C-1030°C): It transforms into a warm, bright yellow/buff (the color of ochre). It is the classic color that characterizes the traditional "jugs" of Aegina.
Texture & Behavior
Texture & Behavior
Aesthetics: Offers the classic, earthy look of traditional Aegina ceramics.
Plasticity: Extremely malleable, ideal for wheel and hand construction.
Use: Suitable for daily use in workshops and ceramics schools.
Technical Data
Technical Data
Firing Range: 1000°C – 1030°C (Earthenware).
Color: Yellow/Buff (after baking).
Packaging: 25 kg.
Texture: Smooth, without chamotte.
Chemical analysis
Chemical analysis
SiO2 (Silicon Dioxide) 68.50%
Al2O3 (Aluminum Oxide) 16.20%
Fe2O3 (Iron Oxide) 2.10%
TiO2 (Titanium Dioxide) 1.10%
CaO (Calcium Oxide) 0.50%
MgO (Magnesium Oxide) 0.30%
K2O (Potassium Oxide) 2.20%
Na2O (Sodium Oxide) 0.20%
LOI (Loss on Ignition) 8.90%
