Standard's Moist Clays

    Standard Ceramic Supply Company is the manufacturer of Standard Ceramic's Moist Clays, also simply known as Standard Clays.  Standard Clays are the finest quality, accurately formulated, completely mixed, pugged and de-aired MOIST clay bodies sold in the United States.  Standard Clays are packed in 50lb cartons; with two blocks of clay sealed in plastic bags per carton ready for immediate use or long term storage.  All of Standard's Moist Clays stocked and sold by Dogwood Ceramic Supply are talc free and certified NON-TOXIC by an independent toxicologist for use by children as well as adults.  All of Standard Clay' Moist Clay Bodies are labeled in compliance with ASTM D-4236 and the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are published on Standard's website.

    Dogwood Ceramic Supply has actual fired clay samples on display in our showroom and on this web site. All of the clay samples have been fired in oxidation to a range of cone values and many of the clay samples have also been fired at Cone 10 in reduction as well.

Standard's Moist Clay Prices

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Standard Clays Stocked by Dogwood Ceramic Supply

Price Group			Clay Number and Name	Best Selling Clays
B			Standard 101 Buff Clay (Cone 02-9)
B			Standard 103 Red Clay (Cone 06-2)
C			Standard 104 Red Clay with Grog (Cone 06-4)
A			Standard 105NT No-Talc White Clay (Cone 06-04)
A			Standard 105NTG No-Talc White Clay with Grog (Cone 06-04)
B			Standard 112 Speckled Brown Stoneware Clay (Cone 4-6)
B			Standard 153 Stoneware Clay (Cone 4-10)
E			Standard 181 White Stoneware Clay (Cone 6-10)
B			Standard 182g White Stoneware Clay (Cone 6-10)
C			Standard 211 Hazelnut Stoneware Clay (Cone 6)
B			Standard 213 Porcelain Clay (Cone 6)
B			Standard 225 Brown Stoneware Clay (Cone 4-6)
B			Standard 239 Raku Clay (Cone 04-6)
B			Standard 240 White Stoneware Clay (Cone 6)
E			Standard 266 Dark Brown Stoneware Clay(Cone 4-6)
B			Standard 306 Brown Firing Clay (Cone 4-10)
C			Standard 308 Brooklyn Red Clay (Cone 4-8)
C			Standard 507 Warm Brown Stoneware Clay (Cone 4-10)
B			Standard 553 Buff Stoneware Clay (Cone 4-6)
D			Standard 910 Self Hardening Clay (Air Dried Clay, do not fire)

Standard S-101 Buff Clay

Standard S-101 Buff Clay (Cone 02-9)

    Standard Clay's S-101 Buff Clay is an all-purpose lightly textured stoneware with an extremely wide-firing range and no grog for throwing and modeling.  Standard S-101 Buff Clay is very light buff color at low temperatures, becoming a warm light buff color at Cone 6, as shown on the left. The color approaches a soft gray at Cone 9, shown in the middle.  In reduction at Cone 9, shown on the right, the clay is a warm medium brown with a soft speckling of lighter colors.  Standard S-101 Buff Clay is considered the universal clay due to the broad firing range and light color that is suitable for many different glazes and is consistently one of Dogwood Ceramic Supply best selling clays.

Great Selling Clay

Group B Clay Prices

Standard S-103 Red Clay

Standard S-103 Red Clay (Cone 06-2)

   Standard Clay's S-103 Red Clay is a very smooth, low fire, plastic, terra-cotta body, without the addition of grog or coarse clays.  Standard S-103 Red Clay is an excellent for the classroom, and may be used in a variety of techniques, though throwing with the clay is rather limited due to the smooth consistency.  In oxidation firing the clay is a traditional terra-cotta color at Cone 06, and a very deep brick red at cone 2.  The clay sample on the left was fired to Cone 06, the right sample was fired to Cone 2.  Potter's seeking a low fire or midrange firing red clay for use on the wheel should seriously consider Standard's S-104 Red Clay with Grog.

Group B Clay Prices

S104 Red Clay with Grog

Standard S104 Red Clay with Grog (Cone 06-4)

   Standard Clay's S-104 Red Clay with Grog is a moderately textured, versatile low fire clay with 12% fine grog and an extended firing range.  Standard S-104 Red Clay with Grog is good for hand building or slab work.  The large amount of fine grog does not preclude this clay from being thrown on the wheel.  In oxidation firing, the clay is a medium terra-cotta color at Cone 06, and nearly dark red at Cone 4.  The clay sample on the left was fired to Cone 06, the right sample was fired to Cone 4.  The addition of grog is the only thing that distinguishes Standard's S-104 Red Clay with Grog from Standard's S-103 Red Clay.

Group C Clay Prices

S105-NT White Earthenware Clay

Standard S105-NT White Clay (Cone 06-04)

   Standard Clay's S-105-NT White Earthenware Clay is a very smooth, low fire clay that quite plastic without any grog.  Standard S-105 White Earthenware Clay is an excellent clay for the classroom, and may be used for a variety of techniques.  The color of the clay in a Cone 04 oxidation firing is a very bright, nearly perfect white that is ideal when used with low fire lead free glazes and underglazes.  The clay sample on the left is S105 White Earthenware Clay fired at Cone 04.  The clay sample on the right is S105-NTG White Earthenware Clay with Grog also fired at Cone 04.  NT refers to the absence of talc in the clay formula, NTG means no-talc plus added grog. Standard S-105 is the perfect clay for use with Spectrum's Low Stone Glazes.  Standard S-105 is consistently one of Dogwood Ceramic Supply Best Selling Clays.

Best Selling Clay

Group A Clay Prices

S105g White Earthenware Clay with Grog

Standard S105g White Clay with Grog (Cone 06-04)

   Standard Clay's S105g White Earthenware Clay with grog is identical to S105 in basic formula.  Fine grog has been added for a moderately texture clay to be used specifically for the slab roller, larger hand building and sculptural items, or for the potter that desires a toothy clay for throwing .  The clay sample on the left is S105 White Earthenware Clay fired at Cone 04.  The clay sample on the right is S105 White Earthenware Clay with Grog also fired at Cone 04.

Group A Clay Prices

S112 Speckled Brown Stoneware Clay

Standard S112 Speckled Brown Stoneware Clay (Cone 4-6)

   Standard Clay's S-112 Speckled Brown Stoneware Clay is a lightly textured, plastic clay with 4% fine grog that is excellent for throwing and modeling.  The addition of granular manganese gives a speckled surface to the Speckled Brown Stoneware Clay that is attractive both glazed and unglazed.  At Cone 4 in oxidation, shown on the left, the color is a light warm brown with light manganese speckling.  As shown on the right, the color becomes less warm, and deepens and darkens to nearly a medium brown, with more pronounced speckling as the clay approaches Cone 6.  As manganese is gaseous at higher temperatures use a slower firing and/or modest amount of hold to avoid trapped surface gases that can cause glaze bubbling.  Good results may also be expected in reduction firings.

   Standard Ceramic Supply's S-112 Speckled Brown Stoneware Clay is used by professional potters, schools, colleges and universities across North America and historically is Dogwood Ceramic Supply's absolute best selling clay.  Standard S-112 Clay is extremely popular with Spectrum's 1100 Series Stoneware Glazes.

   Standard S-225 Brown Stoneware Clay is identical to S-112 in color and texture except for the granular manganese which is added to S-112.

Best Selling Clay

Group B Clay Prices

S153 Stoneware Clay

Standard S153 Stoneware Clay (Cone 4-10)

   Standard Clay's S-153 Stoneware Clay is a moderately textured clay that responds well to all techniques. Standard S-153 Stoneware Clay is an excellent clay for the production potter as well as the classroom. Contains 9% fine grog. As shown on the left, the clay is a soft warm beige in oxidation at Cone 6. The clay sample in the middle shows the clay as it deepens to a warm light gray at Cone 10. In reduction, shown on the right, the clay is a rich gray brown at Cone 10, with noticeable speckling. Standard S-153 is similar to S-306 Warm Brown Stoneware Clay, except the colors are lighter and there is a bit more grog added to the clay to allow for greater wet strength when throwing.

Group B Clay Prices

S181 White Stoneware Clay

Standard S181 White Stoneware Clay (Cone 6-10)

    Standard Clay's S-181 White Stoneware Clay is a very smooth white stoneware body without fire clay to add texture or tooth to the clay. Standard S-181 White Stoneware Clay contains molochite, an extremely fine (200-mesh) porcelain grog to enhance the throwing capabilities of this clay. In oxidation the color is a warm, nearly perfect white at Cone 6, shown on the left, and a very soft cool gray at Cone 10, as shown in the middle. In reduction the clay is a warm light gray at Cone 10, as shown on the right. Standard's S-181 White Stoneware Clay is popular with potters and artists that require a smooth surface for carving or decorating with underglazes. Standard's S-240 White Stoneware is a better throwing clay than S-181 as the S-240 contains fire clay to add the texture or tooth to a clay that is often desirable in a throwing clay body.

Best Selling Clay

Group E Clay Prices

Standard 182g White Stoneware Clay

Standard 182g White Stoneware Clay (Cone 6-10)

   Standard Clay's S-182g White Stoneware Clay is moderately textured, plastic stoneware with 10% fine grog that is perfect for throwing and other techniques. Standard S-182g is an excellent clay for use in oxidation with bright glazes due to the light creamy white color achieved at Cone 6, shown on the left, and light warm gray at Cone 10, shown in the middle. Reduction at Cone 10 yields a warm medium gray with limited speckling, shown on the right.

Best Selling Moist Clay

Group B Clay Prices

S211 Hazelnut Stoneware Clay

Standard S211 Hazelnut Stoneware Clay (Cone 6)

   Standard Clay's S-211 Hazelnut Stoneware Clay is one of the newest clays introduced by Standard. S-211 Hazelnut is a nice plastic clay for throwing and handbuilding. At Cone 6 oxidation, it is a warm rich brown color usually associated with reduction firing. The noticeable speckling is due to presence of fine grained fire clay which, when combined with 4% fine grog, increases the wet strength of the clay, thus allowing larger pieces to be thrown.

Group C Clay Prices

S213 Porcelain Clay

Standard S213 Porcelain Clay (Cone 6)

   Standard Clay's S-213 Porcelain Clay is a plastic, throw-able porcelain body, formulated specifically for Cone 6 firings. Standard S-213 Porcelain Clay is warm white in color at Cone 6.

Group B Clay Prices

Standard 225 Brown Stoneware Clay

Standard 225 Brown Stoneware Clay (Cone 4-6)

   Standard Clay's 225 Brown Stoneware Clay is the same clay as Standard's 112 Speckled Brown Clay without the addition of the granular manganese. Standard 225 Brown Stoneware Clay has 4% fine grog that is excellent for throwing and modeling. At Cone 4 in oxidation, shown on the left, the color is a light warm brown. The color becomes less warm, and deepens and darkens to nearly a medium brown, as the clay approaches Cone 6, shown on the right. Good results may also be expected in reduction firings but the clay does not have a broad firing range suitable for Cone 10 reduction.

Group B Clay Prices

S239 Raku Clay

Standard S239 Raku Clay (Cone 04-6)

   Standard Clay's S-239 Raku Clay is an open, high porosity clay body specially formulated to withstand the thermal shock of Raku firing. 7% sand yields very versatile clay with a coarse texture that may be used for a variety of techniques, and is perfect for potters that desire toothy clay with a broad firing range for throwing and other techniques. Standard S-239 is popular with recreation programs that what to stock a single clay to met all of the program's projects and classes. At Cone 04, shown on the left, the clay is a very warm white with a hint of pink. At Cone 6, shown on the right, the color is a warm sandy white. Perfect for use with Standard's Raku Glazes.

Group B Clay Prices

S240 White Stoneware Clay

Standard S240 White Stoneware Clay (Cone 6)

    Standard Clay's S-240 White Stoneware Clay is a lightly textured, very plastic white stoneware body that contains fire clay for added texture or tooth for enhanced throwing capabilities. Standard S-240 White is warm soft white in color at Cone 6 oxidation and is perfect for potters that desire a light colored clay body to enhance glaze colors and details or carvings added to their thrown pots. While Standard S-240 is a better throwing clay than Standard S-181, S-181 remains popular with potters that require a smoother surface for decorating.

Best Selling Clay

Group B Clay Prices

S266 Dark Brown Stoneware Clay

Standard S266 Dark Brown Stoneware Clay (Cone 4-6)

    Standard Clay's S-266 Dark Brown Stoneware Clay is smooth and plastic clay that is good for all techniques. Standard S-266 Dark Brown Stoneware Clay yields reduction-like dark chocolate color in an electric kiln.  At Cone 4 in oxidation, the color is a moderate dark brown, shown on the left. At Cone 6, shown on the right, the color becomes a very dark, nearly chocolate brown. This clay can not be over fired or used in reduction firings.

Group E Clay Prices

S306 Brown Firing Clay

Standard S306 Brown Firing Clay (Cone 4-10)

    Standard Clay's S-306 Brown Firing Clay is moderately textured stoneware clay, with 7% fine grog, that is perfect for throwing and handbuilding. Standard S-306 Brown Firing Clay is very similar to Standard S-153 Stoneware Clay except much richer color tones and less grog. The muted orange/brown color chip shown on the left at Cone 4 oxidation has much deeper brown tones than S-153. The clay becomes a cool medium brown at Cone 6, shown in the middle, and becomes and a medium gray brown at Cone 10 oxidation. In reduction the clay is a warm rich dark brown with fine speckling of lighter colors, as shown on the right.

Best Selling Clay

Group B Clay Prices

S308 Brooklyn Red Clay

Standard S308 Brooklyn Red Clay (Cone 4-8)

    Standard Clay's S-308 Brooklyn Red Clay is heavily textured red stoneware clay with 4% sand and 2% grog. Oxidation firing yields nearly brick red at Cone 4, which shifts to a moderate reddish brown at Cone 6 with a fine speckling of lighter colors, shown on the left. At Cone 8, shown on the right, the color deepens and darkens to a reddish brown, with a moderate speckling of lighter colors. Standard S-308 Brooklyn Red is perfect for slab and handbuilding and can be used by potters seeking a high fire red clay for throwing on the wheel.

Group C Clay Prices

S507 Warm Brown Stoneware Clay

Standard S507 Warm Brown Stoneware Clay (Cone 4-10)

    Standard Clay's S-507 Warm Brown Stoneware is a coarse Stoneware body with added sand and 8% fine grog. The color of Standard S-507 Warm Brown Stoneware is soft, warm brown with a hint of fine speckling at Cone 6 oxidation, shown on the left. The color deepens to a warm medium brown with more pronounced speckling at Cone 10, as shown in the middle. Reduction firing yields rich warm dark brown with significant mottled orange-brown speckling, as shown on the right.

Group C Clay Prices

S553 Buff Stoneware Clay

Standard S553 Buff Stoneware Clay (Cone 4-6)

    Standard Clay's S-553 Buff Stoneware Clay is lightly textured stoneware clay that contains fire clay and 7% fine grog that is suitable for most techniques. Standard S-553 Buff Stoneware Clay is ideal for production work and the classroom when a dark colored body is not desired. At Cone 4, shown on the left, the color is a very light buff color, that becomes a medium buff color at Cone 6, as shown on the right.

Group B Clay Prices

S910 White Air Dried Clay

Standard S910 Self Hardening Clay (do not fire)

    Standard Clay's S-910 Self-Hardening Clay, also known as Standard's S910 Air Dried Clay, is perfect for non-fired clay techniques and is the ideal clay for the classroom or recreation program that does not have access to a kiln. Self Hardening Clay dries upon exposure to air and will harden without firing. The clay is not watertight and may only be decorated with acrylics or other non-fired color products. The standard color is white and may also be advanced ordered in grey and red color.

Best Selling Clay

Group D Clay Prices

Suggested uses for Self-Hardening/Air-Dried Clay:

    Retirement homes, hospitals and rehabilitation centers working with the elder and stroke patients to gain hand strength. Air Dried Clay can be formed, reformed and may be possible to save in an airtight container for additional work.

    Kindergartens, Elementary and Middle Schools for earth day projects and basic art projects. Standard Clay's Air Dried Clay allows a large number of students to perform a clay project without the need to kiln fire all of those pieces. Remember the clay will harden when exposed to air and can be painted with acrylics.

    Science Fair projects. Yes, those classic volcanoes can be made out of Air Dried Clay.

    Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts projects.  Air Dried Clay will generally not meet the requirements of pottery or ceramic merit badges as the clay can not be kiln fired or decorated with glazes.  At the same time, Air Dried Clay is perfect for Brownies and Cub Scout projects.

    The drying time is dependant upon the size of the piece, ambient temperature and air movement. The George Ohr Museum plans on most pinch pots or small coil pots hardening in 24 hours, which is perfect for their Summer Camp projects.  Larger (thicker) pieces may take 48-72 hours to completely dry.

    Please note, Standard Ceramic Supply, the manufacturer of Standard Clay, suggests the shelf life of S-910 Air Dried Clay to be limited to 6 months due to the risk of air exposure.  However, Gulfport Bayou View Middle School and Central Middle School hold over the excess S-910 Air Dried Clay from their annual Earth Day event to the next school year's event with little if no problem.

    Dogwood Ceramic Supply has stocking capacity to handle over 150,000 lbs of Standard's Moist Clay in our warehouse for immediate pickup or shipping to the customer in small or large quantities.

Standard's Moist Clay Prices

Groups A, B, C, D and E may be combined for quantity price

The 3000 lb and 12,000 lb rates apply to a clays purchased in pallet (3000 lb) quantities of each clay desired.

Local Purchase of Standard's Moist Clay

    Customers purchasing Standard Clay from the Dogwood Ceramic Supply Showroom should read our Safety Advisory to prevent overloading their vehicle.

Small Shipments of Standard's Moist Clay

    For customers needing small quantities of Standard's Moist Clay, Dogwood Ceramic Supply will ship their purchase via UPS. 50 lbs of Standard's Clay has an UPS billable weight of 51 lbs due the product packaging. The rates and surcharges apply to each box shipped. For a quick point of reference, most customers in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida Panhandle will ship at the UPS Zone 2 or Zone 3 shipping rates. Please refer to UPS Shipping Zones for the complete list of shipping zones.

Bulk Shipments of Standard's Moist Clay

    Dogwood Ceramic Supply uses YRC (Yellow-Roadway Corp) for all bulk shipments of Standard Clay from our warehouse to the customer's location. Please refer to Motor Freight Shipping for additional information including shipping rates to various locations across the Southern USA.

Additional Information

    ALL brands of Moist Clay can not freeze. See Freeze Warning for additional information.

    Please note: Standard's Moist Clay is virtually impossible to damage during shipment, and as such Dogwood Ceramic Supply does not use additional packaging materials such as double boxing and Styrofoam box liners for UPS shipments.

    Standard Ceramic's Moist Clays are packed in 50lb cartons, with two blocks of clay sealed in plastic bags per carton, ready for immediate use or long term storage. The individual bags of clay within the carton are neither weighed nor labeled for resale. If you are aware of any studio selling clay in violation of State and Federal Laws please contact the Weight and Measure law enforcement division of your State Government.

    Molds for Clay, specifically the Slump & Hump, Texture, Sprig, Magnet and Press Molds are idea for use with Standard's Moist Clay.

Standard Ceramic Supplies

12590 Dedeaux Road
Gulfport Mississippi, 39503
Telephone (228) 831-4848        Fax (228) 831-3111

Showroom Business Hours:

Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday 10AM to 5PM
Thursday 1PM to 6PM

Closed Wednesday and Sunday

   Standard Ceramic's Moist Clays, includes earthenware, stoneware, porcelain and air dried clays for schools, hobby and production potters.