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Ball Clay

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A highly plastic, fine-grained clay that is used in pottery and ceramics. It improves the workability and strength of the clay body when mixed with other clays.

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Fire Clay

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A refractory clay with a high melting point, making it ideal for use in kiln linings and fire bricks as well as stoneware.

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Kaolin

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A white, dense clay used in the production of porcelain and refined china. It has low plasticity and is non-reactive at high temperatures.

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Earthenware Clay

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A common, low-firing clay that is porous when fired, it's often used for pottery and earthenware ceramics.

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Stoneware Clay

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A strong and durable clay that is fired at high temperatures. It is vitreous when fired and is used to create stoneware ceramics.

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Porcelain Clay

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A very fine-grained, white clay that becomes translucent when fired at high temperatures. It's typically used for fine china and delicate ceramic wares.

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Terracotta Clay

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A porous clay that is commonly used for ceramic planters, roof tiles, and other earthenware. It has a distinct orange-red color due to the iron content.

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Red Clay

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Contains a high percentage of iron, which gives it its red color. It is used for brick-making and terra cotta.

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Bentonite Clay

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A highly absorbent clay that swells when wet, making it useful as a sealing material and in health and beauty products.

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Raku Clay

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Designed to withstand thermal shock, raku clay is used primarily in raku firing, a Japanese technique involving rapid heating and cooling.

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