SS2 Clay
Blackjack Clay Company has a long standing reputation for producing natural clay of the highest quality. Our traditional SS2 clay is a combination of several different clay types.

These various clays are mined directly from the earth here in East Texas. This extraordinary clay is never dried out or processed into a powder form. The natural character and potential remain locked in, allowing the clay to maintain its inherent pliable properties. The term often used to describe this flexible quality is plasticity.

The body that this clay possesses makes it perfect for hand building. SS2 does not have a tendency to sag and lends itself readily to projects requiring vertical side strength. It bonds to itself without difficulty and adapts to coil building. SS2 is an ideal choice as a medium for free form sculpture.

The properties inherited from Mother Earth make throwing with this clay an enjoyable experience. SS2 has a remarkable smooth feel and texture. Once the piece is allowed to dry to a leather state, it can be carved and decorated easily. The clay responds well to glazes which can be applied directly to the greenware or added to bisque ware before a second fire.

SS2 stores well and retains a pleasant, clean earth smell. It will remain moist as long as it is not exposed to air. If long term storage is required, we offer large filter cake bags. These bags, which hold up to 2000 pounds of clay, are great for double bagging large quantities for long term storage at your facility.

Unfired SS2 is close to the color of milk chocolate. Once fired, the clay will become a soft buff or tan color. SS2 can be fired from cone 6 to cone 10.