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Review on ACTIVA Blackjack Fire White Craft and Sculpture Supplies by Amber Perez

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Excellent throwing and modeling clay

Excellent plasticity, creamy and non-sticky, one of my favorite throwing clays. It's dense and smooth, no grog, but holds its shape with a wheel. I like it to dry out a bit, so I use a small low-speed fan when pouring, which just tweaks it a bit when I'm finalizing smooth shape. The bisque is white and works well with 04. The manufacturer says this clay can be fired up to 5, but I haven't shot at medium range yet so can't confirm. I have used different or commercially available glazes and underglazes, they seem to be quite stable in the glazing result. Any mistakes were probably my prep steps and not icing adjustments. I recommend for new students and potters looking for a flexible clay with relatively stable throwing characteristics.

Pros
  • Clays & Doughs
Cons
  • wafer thin

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February 23, 2023
Very malleable