{"product_id":"drift-lostone-low-fire-clay","title":"Valentine Drift LoStone Low Fire Clay","description":"\u003cp\u003eLoStone is the UK’s first low-fire stoneware offering all the strength and beauty of traditional stoneware, but with the ability to be fired at a lower temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"isPasted\"\u003eLoStone Drift Low Fire Clay is an off-white speckled clay with a clean, natural surface and subtle variation, its attractive light speckling, bringing depth and character to your work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLoStone Drift is ideal for throwing, modelling, and casting, with a smooth, responsive texture that makes it suitable for a wide range of forming techniques. Its soft off-white tone and delicate speckling provide a perfect canvas for slips, stains, and glazes, making it an excellent choice for potters and educators seeking a sustainable, cost-effective stoneware that combines subtle beauty with dependable performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLoStone clay requires less electricity to fire, which makes a real difference both environmentally and practically. By maturing at a lower firing range, it reduces the overall energy consumption needed in the kiln cutting costs for makers while also lowering its carbon footprint. This energy efficiency means that potters can create durable, high-quality stoneware while being mindful of their environmental impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMixable Clays that can be easily mixed together in different combinations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul style=\"margin-top:0cm;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color:black;mso-themecolor:text1;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;      tab-stops:list 36.0pt;\"\u003eTemperature Range 1060 - 1220°C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color:black;mso-themecolor:text1;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;      tab-stops:list 36.0pt;\"\u003eTexture (1-smooth 10 coarse) 1.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color:black;mso-themecolor:text1;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;      tab-stops:list 36.0pt;\"\u003eFired colour: Off White.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor best results and to achieve a vitrified finish, LoStone clays should be fired to cone 3.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen selecting a compatible glaze, please consider the following temperature ranges:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCone 5–6 \u003c\/strong\u003e(1200–1220°C): Stoneware glazes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCone 1–4 \u003c\/strong\u003e(1140–1180°C): Mid-fire glazes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCone 04–01 \u003c\/strong\u003e(1060–1120°C): Earthenware glazes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"VALENTINE","offers":[{"title":"10","offer_id":55824197157250,"sku":"P1708","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/4399\/1066\/files\/Drift-LoStone-Low-Fire-Clay.jpg?v=1760530957","url":"https:\/\/potterycrafts.live\/products\/drift-lostone-low-fire-clay","provider":"Potterycrafts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}