Clay orders for term 2 2026

KudoClay Approved Clay Bodies

Term Use & Ordering Guide

Please refer to the list below when placing your clay orders. All clay bodies listed are suitable for KudoClay firing cycles.

The prices you have been paying are unlikely to change, however they may vary slightly depending on freight costs and total order quantity. We will invoice you on collection

When ordering, simply use the order form below. Please note, this form is for KudoClay students and alumni only.

Ordering Instructions

Please place your order by Monday morning, 20th April.

When ordering, simply fill in the form below then click SEND.

Example:
“Your Nmae, 2 bags – #3 Mac’s Speckled MB2”

This helps us keep everything clear and organised ahead of delivery to KudoClay.

You are, of course, welcome to purchase clay elsewhere, but please check that it is suitable for our firing cycles first—it’s always easier to confirm beforehand than to return unsuitable clay.

1. Primo PW20 (10kg Bag)

Type: White stoneware
Best Use: Throwing, hand building, Raku

Firing Range: 1160°C – 1260°C
Fired Colour: White
Shrinkage: ~16% (wet to fired at 1200°C)
Absorption: ~2% at cone 6

Notes:
A reliable general-purpose clay used widely at KudoClay. Excellent throwing qualities, trims cleanly, and works well for both hand building and Raku. Low drying shrinkage makes it forgiving for attachments.

Type: Coarse grogged clay
Best Use: Hand building, sculpture, Raku

Firing Range: 1000°C – cone 6
Fired Colour: Buff to dark brown with speckle
Shrinkage: ~4% (dry to fired at cone 6)

Notes:
A heavily grogged, textural clay ideal for larger sculptural work at KudoClay. Excellent thermal shock resistance and performs well in oxidation and Raku. Surprisingly workable on the wheel despite its coarse texture.

Type: Mid-fire speckled stoneware
Best Use: Throwing, hand building

Firing Range: Cone 6 (recommended)
Fired Colour: Warm buff with speckle
Shrinkage: ~12–13% total
Absorption: ~1–1.5%

Notes:
A popular clay at KudoClay made from NZ materials. Plastic, versatile, and suitable for both small and large work. Slightly more vitreous than earlier versions—avoid firing above cone 8 without testing.

Type: Black stoneware
Best Use: Functional and decorative work

Firing Range: 1000°C – 1240°C
Fired Colour: Deep black (liquorice at top temp)
Shrinkage: ~13–14% total
Absorption: ~0.2% at 1240°C

Notes:
A premium black clay used at KudoClay. Highly plastic and versatile. For best results, use zinc-free KudoClay clear glazes to maintain its rich black colour. Can also be burnished for a natural finish.

Type: Grogged dark stoneware
Best Use: Hand building, throwing

Firing Range: 1000°C – 1220°C
Fired Colour: Charcoal black with flecks
Shrinkage: ~12.5% total
Absorption: ~1.5%

Notes:
A strong, textural clay available through KudoClay, offering more structure than smoother black bodies. Works well across techniques. Use zinc-free glazes for best results with KudoClay clear glaze options.

Type: Fine white stoneware
Best Use: Throwing, fine work

Firing Range: 1220°C – 1280°C
Fired Colour: Crisp white
Shrinkage: ~12–14% total

Notes:
A premium white clay used at KudoClay as an alternative to porcelain. Smooth, highly plastic, and excellent for detailed work. Pairs beautifully with KudoClay glazes and most commercial mid-fire glazes.

Type: Off-white stoneware
Best Use: Functional ware, throwing

Firing Range: 1150°C – 1280°C
Fired Colour: Off-white
Shrinkage: ~11% total
Absorption: <1%

Notes:
A dependable KudoClay studio clay with excellent workability and strength. Ideal for functional pieces. Take care with drying, as finer bodies can be prone to cracking if rushed.