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Earthenware Clay
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Earthenware Clay

Low-fire clay body that matures between Cone 06 and Cone 02 (roughly 1000-1100C). Its porosity and lower firing temperature preserve bright glaze colors and allow photographic transfers, making it the standard body for decorative and narrative ceramics.

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Grayson Perry
Grayson Perry

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Perry works exclusively in earthenware, building vases using the coil technique from 1cm diameter coils over several sessions.
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Last updated March 22, 2026