Clay body specifically formulated by request from Midwest and Eastern U.S. potters. Low in sand and grog content, speckled buff is smooth textured. An excellent throwing body. The color palette is perhaps best described as 'desert' or 'Southwest'. Fired in oxidation, Speckled Buff falls into the tan/brown color range.

Oxidation ( First Image), Reduction ( Second Image).

Characteristics
Cone: 5
Wet Color:  Red Brown
Firing Color: Oxidation: Buff w/ Specks - Reduction: Brown w/ Specks
Texture: Slightly Coarse
Penetrometer Target: 6.75
Avg. Shrinkage 2±%: 12%
Avg. Water Absorption 1±%: 3%
COE x 10-6: 6.12