ACTÍVA Blackjack Clay

Experience the versatility and beauty of ACTÍVA’s Blackjack Clay, a premium blend of natural clays sourced from East Texas. Mined from the earth and carefully blended through a unique process, this clay offers an exceptional texture that is silky smooth and remarkably malleable. With a rich chocolate brown color when wet, it transforms into a soft buff/tan hue after firing, adding a touch of elegance to your artistic creations.

Versatile Usage: ACTÍVA’s Blackjack Clay is a dream to work with, whether you’re a beginner or a professional artist. Its exceptional plasticity and smooth texture make it suitable for various pottery techniques such as throwing on a potter’s wheel, hand building, slab rolling, sculpting, and modeling. Regardless of your preferred method, this clay offers excellent workability and allows you to bring your artistic visions to life.

Firing Range and Glazing: When it comes to firing, ACTÍVA’s Blackjack Clay performs exceptionally well within the temperature range of cone 6 to cone 10 in a kiln. It provides the flexibility to achieve the desired firing results, whether you’re aiming for earthenware, stoneware, or high-fire temperatures. This clay readily accepts glazes, enabling you to explore different color variations and finishes. You can apply glazes directly to the greenware for single firing or to bisqueware for a second glaze firing.

Ideal for Specialized Firings: ACTÍVA’s Blackjack Clay is not limited to traditional firing methods. It is well-suited for salt firing and raku firing, allowing you to experiment with alternative techniques and achieve unique surface effects. Always remember to test fire to ensure compatibility with the glazes and firing processes you choose.

Unleash Your Creativity: With ACTÍVA’s Blackjack Clay, you have a trusted and versatile companion for your pottery and sculpting endeavors. Let your imagination soar as you shape this clay into functional pottery, intricate sculptures, or expressive art pieces. The exceptional quality and workability of this clay will inspire you to push the boundaries of your creativity and bring your artistic vision to life.

Elevate your pottery and sculpting projects with ACTÍVA’s Blackjack Clay, the perfect blend of natural clays that combines beauty, versatility, and ease of use. Experience the joy of working with a clay that truly enhances your artistic journey and unlocks limitless possibilities.