Georgies offers a wide variety of raw materials for clays, glazes and other uses. If you don't find the materials you need, please contact us. We may be able to get it for you OR suggest suitable replacements. The Occupational Health & Safety Administration devised this color-coded numerical ratings system to quickly and easily summarize the levels of risk through various means of exposure to potentially hazardous chemicals. Safety Data Sheets contain more detailed information about any risks posed by chemicals or raw materials, along with handling, cleanup and first aid instructions. Georgies maintains a library of SDS forms for the materials we sell. To request copies, please contact us by phone, fax or email.
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CH384
Kaolin, Calcined
Glomax LL is a calcined kaolin from Georgia. Useful when glaze fit is a problem. |
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CH382
Kaolin, English Grolleg
A plastic primary clay mined in England and used for translucent porcelain clay bodies. Fires to white with about 14% shrinkage at cone 9. |
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CH383
Kaolin, Florida EPK
A semi-plastic white kaolin from Florida. Most often found in clay bodies, but also found in some glaze formulas where kaolin is needed. Fires to cream-white with about 13% shrinkage at cone 9. Not as white as Six-Tile or Kaopaque. |
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CH413
Kaolin, Franklin R (replaced Ajax P) |
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CH422
Kaolin, Helmer
A kaolin clay native to the Northwest. Helmer is used primarily for its "flashing" properties in wood firing. |
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CH601
Kaolin, Kingsley |
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CH434
Kaolin, MacNamee
A plastic kaolin from South Carolina used for white stoneware bodies. Noted for the "peach" blush that occurs in fossil-fueled kilns. |
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CH647
Kaolin, New Zealand
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CH406
Kaolin, Sapphire / Six Tile
A fine-grained secondary kaolin known for its superior green strength and fired color. Applications include wall and floor tile, dinnerware and artware. |
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CH333N
Kiln Wash (No Crack Formula)
A combination of refractory materials mixed with water to coat kiln shelves (and sometimes posts) to protect from glaze spatters and runs. Do not apply to bricks or elements in the kiln body. |
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CH444
Kyanite 35-mesh
A member of the silimanite group of minerals, kyanite is a super-duty refractor. It aids in making a mechanically strong clay body which also has tremendous thermal shock resistance. Comes in 100lb bags. |
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CH425
Kyanite 48-mesh
A member of the silimanite group of minerals, kyanite is a super-duty refractor. It aids in making a mechanically strong clay body which also has tremendous thermal shock resistance. Comes in 100lb bags. |
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