127. What is Cornish Stone in Pottery and What Can You Use Instead?

What is Cornish Stone in Pottery and What can you use Instead
Katherine Tomlinson

Oxford Clay Podcast

Episode 127:What is Cornish Stone in Pottery and What Can You Use Instead?

Join me for this episode of the podcast where I talk about what Cornish stone is, what Cornish stone is used for in pottery, and some alternatives if you can't find Cornish stone from pottery suppliers near you.

*Always use an FFP3 Face Mask when making Pottery Glazes to protect your lungs from the silica dust in pottery glaze-making materials.

The glaze recipes used in this episode are:

Recipe 1

40 parts - Soda Feldspar

40 parts - Sieved Hardwood Ash

20 parts - Quartz

Recipe 2

40 parts - FFF Feldspar

40 parts - Sieved Hardwood Ash

20 parts - Quartz

Recipe 3 (not good!)

40 parts - Sieved Hardwood Ash

60 parts - Quartz

Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube


Katherine Tomlinson

A Potter for over 25 years, Katherine is passionate about eco-conscious pottery materials and practices. She has created books and courses to help other Potters find the information they need. Listen to the Oxford Clay podcast for more pottery tips. You can contact Katherine here.

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