• KPS Clays are tested and re-tested. We are vigilant about the quality clays we produce.
• We employ only mature adults that have worked for us for many years.
• Premium materials are used at all times.
• Ingredients are screened.
• Our clays are carefully dry mixed and water-metered.
• We use a penetrometer to test the density of each clay batch.
• We do many tests to determine plasticity while the clay is pugging.
• Actual pots are thrown, handbuilt or sculpted from each clay.
• We use a highly respected ceramic testing firm to produce test bars.
• KPS clays are made by potters for potters.
• KPS Clays conform to ASTM D-4236 standards and are certified non-toxic.

STONEWARE CLAY BODIES:

#206 KPS GEORGIA PEACH. Cones 6-10. Plastic clay body uniquely designed for today's tastes. A body that does what it's told and is very user-friendly. A very popular, good glazing clay body. Light, warm tan in oxidation, light to medium brown in reduction. 04 Bisque. Oxidation, reduction, wood or salt. Fine grog.

#208 KPS BUFF STONEWARE. Cones 6-10. A very pleasing medium buff colored body designed for reduction firing but is very pleasing in oxidation. Great clay for all uses, throwing, handbuilding or sculpture, very forgiving. Good school choice, very versatile. Glazes very well. Medium buff in oxidation, medium to dark brown in reduction. 04 Bisque. Oxidation, reduction, wood or salt. Fine grog.

#216 KPS TAN SPECK STONEWARE. Cones 4-8. Beautiful, light tan body with just the right amount of speckling. An excellent body for all types of work. Very friendly clay. Accepts most glazes, easy to work with. A very attractive, warm body which will produce a dark speckle under most glazes. Contains granular manganese. 04 Bisque. Oxidation or mild reduction.

#217 KPS WHITE STONEWARE. Cones 6-10. An excellent, smooth body for hand modeling or wheel throwing. Fires to crisp, bright white color and accepts almost all glazes, giving clear, clean colors. A very responsive clay that will do what you want it to and stay where you put it. Excellent functional ware body. Many use it as a mock porcelain. No fire clay. Best for small to medium pieces, see KPS 271. 04 Bisque. Fine porcelain grog. Oxidation, reduction, wood or salt.

#249 KPS CHOCOLATE STONEWARE. Cones 4-8. Nice dark brown body with consistent color. A very pretty dark reddish-brown body that glazes very well. This body is very well suited to functional work. Has beautifully clear, classic stoneware ring. Makes great wind chimes. Good for throwing or handbuilding. Light reverse speck from fine grog. 04 bisque. Fine grog. Oxidation, light reduction.

#258 KPS SANDPIPER STONEWARE. Cones 6-10. An excellent stoneware that works like a gift from heaven. A versatile clay body, capable of anything you care to throw or handbuild. A very strong body that stands up to abuse, but is easy to work with. Very good beginner body or professional choice. Very well suited to functional work and glazes great. Light off-white in oxidation and toasty cream in reduction. A must to try, a joy to use. 04 bisque. Oxidation, reduction or wood.

#262 KPS GRAY SPECK STONEWARE. Cones 4-8. Unique cool Greg base color with attractive fine to medium speckle. A very friendly body that is well suited to oxidation functional ware. Gives a look of reduction without the fuss. Designed to work especially well with Amaco Sahara glaze line and Spectrum 1100 series glazes. Warms with a clear glaze. Reduction look without the hard work. Contains manganese. Fine grog. Oxidation.

#271 WHITE HAWK STONEWARE. New. Cones 6-10. A companion body for KPS 217 White Stoneware. A "toothier" feeling clay that is designed for small to large work. Excellent for use in conjunction with KPS 217 for larger work. A nice plastic body that glazes very well. Pugged slightly firmer than KPS 217. Great tile clay that is warp resistant. No fire clay. 04 bisque. Porcelain grog. Oxidation, salt, wood or reduction.

#302 KPS WILD TURKEY STONEWARE. New. Cones 6-10. This is a warm, salmon colored clay that is recommended for functional work or handbuilding. It is very forgiving and is beginner friendly. 04 Bisque. Oxidation, light reduction, wood or salt. Fine grog.

#328 KPS BIG RED STONEWARE. New. Cones 4-8. A very pleasant reddish-brown stoneware capable of making very large pieces. A "toothy" body with reverse light speckling. Glazes very well, yet is attractive all by itself. Very well suited to large work, handbuilding & sculpture. Fine grog. Oxidation, light reduction. Bisque 04.

#333 KPS BLACK RAVEN STONEWARE. Cones 6-8. A true stoneware, not a basalt-type clay. Beautiful flat black color that warms with a clear glaze. Because this is a high iron colorant clay, it will not take every glaze, but is striking with minimal glazing. The glazes this clay takes will be truly spectacular, the ones that don't work, you will truly hate. Please run test tiles, it is well worth any extra effort. Marbles well with #217 White Stoneware. Very attractive dark brown at cone 04 which deepens to black at cone 6. We recommend a cone 04 bisque with slow beginning and middle stage fire. Glaze firing should be slow in beginning stages. Contains manganese. Fine grog. Oxidation.

#340 KPS SPOTTED OWL STONEWARE. New. Cones 6-8. In-between our KPS 216 Tan Speck and KPS 262 Gray Speck stonewares in color. It is a nice, cool tan color (taupe) with small specks in a very pleasing amount. This clay body is very suitable for functional work and glazes great. Wonderful handbuilding clay. Bisque 04. Contains granular manganese. Oxidation, light reduction.

#341 KPS FALCON STONEWARE. New. Cones 6-10. This body has the personality to please. It is a very warm, light tan color and is a great glazing clay body. It has the strength to work large and the ability to work small. This is a very good, smooth throwing body. Bisque 04. Fine grog. Oxidation, reduction, wood. KPS 216 without the speck.

#342 KPS MONA'S TERRASTONE. New. Cones 4-8. A very nice throwing body that maintains a rich earthy color at stoneware temps. Light tooth, very sturdy, fast drying and very well behaved. 04 Bisque. Oxidation or mild reduction.

NOTE: Due to health concerns, NONE of our clays contain barium.

Purge Clay: Purge clay is offered as generic clay suitable for practice or for those not fussy about fired color. Only available locally, not for shipment because these clays are not boxed. Subject to availability, first come, first served. We do not test these clays.Suitable for lowfire use only. NOTE: Purge clays do not carry the ASTM D-4236 certification.

Custom Clay: We will mix your custom clay body to your exact formula using the best materials available. We never substitute an ingredient without your permission, nor do we use cheaper grades of materials. KPS will add sand or grog to any of our existing clays for a small charge. Custom clays must be paid for at time of manufacture. Pick-up must be made within one week. Minimum order of 2000 pounds, please. NOTE: Some custom clays will not carry the ASTM D-4236 certification unless you have paid for LHAMA certification. We can arrange this for you, if needed.

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