Fine-particle, low fire (Earthenware) clay with a very high iron content. Not very plastic on its own but is used frequently in terra cotta clay bodies and, in smaller amounts, for color in Hi Fire Stonewares. Red Art will flux at high temperatures and can be used in slip-glaze recipes. Approx. 14% shrinkage at Cone 1. Fires beautiful red to red/brown depending on... Read More
Fine-particle, low fire (Earthenware) clay with a very high iron content. Not very plastic on its own but is used frequently in terra cotta clay bodies and, in smaller amounts, for color in Hi Fire Stonewares. Red Art will flux at high temperatures and can be used in slip-glaze recipes. Approx. 14% shrinkage at Cone 1. Fires beautiful red to red/brown depending on temperature.
Many materials used by potters in glazes and clay are potentially hazardous substances. We at Bailey feel you should take precautions to minimize exposure.
1. Handle materials carefully. Avoid spillage. Keep materials covered. 2. Wear a NIOSH approved respirator. Avoid breathing all dusts. 3. Wear rubber gloves when glazing or painting with oxides or stains. 4. Keep your workspace clean, free of dust. 5. Wash your work clothes separately from other clothing. 6. Do not eat or smoke in your workspace. 7. Use a wet mop for cleaning or a toxic dust vacuum cleaner.
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are available on CD-ROM's in PDF format. Please call 1-800-431-6067 for more details. A CD-ROM disk can be enclosed with your order upon verbal request.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals, including crystalline silica, which is known to the State of CA. to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more info. go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.