Name: Standard Ceramic 553 Warm Buff Stoneware Clay
Brand: Standard Ceramic Supply
Rating: 5 (5 reviews)

Ideal for larger wheel work, sculptural work, or production work, Standard Ceramic 553 Buff Stoneware Clay is an excellent all-purpose clay that contains fire clay and fine grog. It has a very plastic body and fires to a cream color at Cone 5.    Bisque fire to Cone 04, and fire to Cone 6. Shrinkage is 12.0% at Cone 6, and absorption is 1.25% at Cone 6.   Standard Ceramic 553 Buff Stoneware Clay comes in a 50 lb (23 kg ) carton that contains two 25 lb (11 kg) bags. It is de-aired and ready to use.




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Standard Ceramic 553 Warm Buff Stoneware Clay shown with Bisque, Clear Glaze, and White Glaze

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Standard Ceramic 553 Warm Buff Stoneware Clay - Wet clay block shown

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Blick Stoneware Clay (Bique, Clear Glaze, and White Glaze)

With a moist, homogenous formula, Blick Stoneware Clay is excellent for wheel-throwing and comes ready-to-use. Its smooth, plastic consistency makes it ideal for throwing as well as modeling, coiling, and slab building. This stoneware clay is ideal for making durable dishes, sculpture, planters, patio vases, and other utility and decorative ware.

Bisque fire to Cone 04 (1971°F, 1077°C). The firing range is Cone 5–10 (2205°F–2381°F). When fired at the recommended temperature of Cone 5 (2205°F), the hard, dense, semi-vitreous ware is creamy tan color with a shrinkage of 12% and absorption of 1.8%. At Cone 10 (2381°F), the very dense, vitreous ware is a soft gray color with a shrinkage of 13.2% and absorption of 0%.

A 50 lb (23 kg) carton consists of two 25 lb bricks, each in a poly storage bag, so any amount can be used as required and the rest stored for future use.

With a moist, homogenous formula, Blick Stoneware Clay is excellent for wheel-throwing and comes ready-to-use. Its smooth, plastic consistency makes it ideal for throwing as well as modeling, coiling, and slab building. Bisque fire to Cone 04 (1971°F, 1077°C). The firing range is Cone 5–10 (2205°F–2381°F).

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Standard Ceramic 213 Porcelain Clay - 50 lb block of wet clay

Standard Ceramic Porcelain Clay is a white clay body formulated for firing at Cone 6. Plastic and throwable, it has a shrinkage rate of 12% and an absorption rate of 2%.

Made in the USA.

Standard Ceramic Porcelain Clay is a white clay body formulated for firing at Cone 6. Plastic and throwable, it has a shrinkage rate of 12% and an absorption rate of 2%. Made in the USA.

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Amaco Lead-Free Velvet Underglazes Classroom Packs - Set of 12, 2 oz, Set #1 (fired color samples)

Amaco Lead-Free Velvet Underglazes can be used with or without glaze. When left unglazed, they will assume the rich textural appearance of velvet. When glazed with transparent matte glaze, they take on a soft, satin finish. Colors will intensify when covered with a clear transparent gloss glaze, but will lose their matte surface quality.

Apply three coats of Amaco Lead-Free Velvet Underglaze for opaque results. They fire true to color from the jar and can be easily applied to wet clay, greenware, or mature Cone 04 bisque (1971 F / 1077 C). To shade, tint, or customize the color of these underglazes, simply mix them with other colors. 

They may be brushed on mature fired bisque before applying a covering glaze. These underglazes are safe for spray application. Velvets tolerate a wide firing range. Fire to Cone 06-10 (1855°F–2381°F, 1013°C–1305°C). 

Colors can be assorted by size for quantity pricing. 

Some colors vary at higher temperatures. Please refer to the Resources tab of this page to download a PDF of Amaco's color variation chart for colors at Cone 5 and Cone 10. Colors are food safe when applied and fired under Amaco LG-10 Clear glaze.


Lead-free Amaco Velvets are opaque underglazes which have the appearance of velvet when left unglazed. When glazed with transparent matte glaze they will assume a soft, satin finish. Cone 05-10.

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Amaco Potter's Choice Glazes - Five tier pyramid of 30 pots fired with assorted glaze colors. 

Designed with the potter in mind, Amaco Potter's Choice Glazes add stunning fluid colors and effects to smooth or textured ware with optimal results at Cone 5/6. Step into the ceramic glaze traditions of cultures throughout history with these user-friendly glazes.

Achieve the effects of Cone 10 reduction without the need for a reduction gas kiln or firing to high temperatures. These lead-free glazes are made to fire at Cone 5-6 (2205°F–2269°F, 1207°C–1243°C) in an oxidation kiln. Choose from pint liquid, gallon liquid, or 25 lb dry packages. The 25 lb dry dipping glazes are packaged in 5-gallon buckets for easy pouring. 

Only stirring is necessary before application. For spraying and dipping, glazes may be thinned with water. See manufacturer's instructions for spray application. All colors are food safe, with the exceptions of PC-4 Palladium, PC-64 Aventurine, and PC-9 Vintage Gold. 


Amaco Potter's Choice glazes achieve the effects of Cone 10 reduction without the need for a reduction gas kiln or firing to high temperatures. These lead-free glazes are made to fire at Cone 5-6 in an oxidation kiln.

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Mayco Stoneware Classic Glaze - Tile square finished with Lavender Mist Glaze

User-friendly and consistent from application and layering through the firing process, Mayco Stoneware Classic Glazes include metallic, mirrored, frosted, opal, and ice glazes for creating a variety of finishes, textures, and glaze combinations.   Designed for mid-range to high-fire temperatures, in oxidation or reduction firing environments, on a variety of stoneware clay bodies, these glazes are intended for Cone 5/6 but are also stable and pleasing at Cone 10.    Always conduct a glaze test prior to final use.

User-friendly and consistent from application and layering through the firing process, Mayco Stoneware Classic Glazes include metallic, mirrored, frosted, opal, and ice glazes for creating a variety of finishes, textures, and combinations. For mid-range to high-fire temperatures. Pints.

Ideal for larger wheel work, sculptural work, or production work, Standard Ceramic 553 Buff Stoneware Clay is an excellent all-purpose clay that contains fire clay and fine grog. It has a very plastic body and fires to a cream color at Cone 5.

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Standard Ceramic 553 Warm Buff Stoneware Clay

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