New clay Alert! Charcoal from aardvark

[@noisecode5867]

you keep using that word.... I do not think it means what you think it means. ad·mon·ish verb warn or reprimand someone firmly. Great video as always. Thanks!

[@EarthNationCeramics]

Yeah you're right, I know better for next time now

[@themoodyonejb]

It also means advise or urge (someone) earnestly. Like for instance... "she admonished him to drink no more than one glass of wine". So how he was saying people seems to always admonish people towards porcelain... it fit. 😉

[@themoodyonejb]

@@EarthNationCeramics no worries, you used it correctly, English words have several meaning, that's why others say it's the hardest language to learn lol btw, great video! Thank you.

[@5naxalotl]

@@themoodyonejb and yet, you've used an example of someone literally warning or reprimanding...

[@SuperCayce]

I would love more clay reviews! I'm just about to get back into ceramics, and the last time I did any, I just used whatever was at the studio I went to. Since I'll be buying my own now, I'd love to know what different clays are like!

[@GhostyOcean]

You might look into digging your own clay! Not only can it be a fun adventure and great exercise, it is basically free! I followed Andy Ward here on KZbin and found wild clay from a local creek.

[@CeeJayKay]

I hope to find more glaze suggestions soon to use on Aardvark charcoal clay. If you find more that work well please tell us. : ) Thank you.😊

[@andrewclothier8070]

I really appreciate the review. I lost a beautiful teapot due to bloating because it was made of obsidian. I am so exited to try out this clay.

[@nedamm5677]

Very cool ... I would enjoy seeing Clay reviews that explore Iron spotting. That Aardvark charcoal clay body is fascinating - wanted to hear about the throwing experience ... Exactly ... no skin was removed, more water, kinda groggy after trimming (I use a silicone rib to smooth that out or rough it up even more to catch glaze), and final firing color. Yes, YES ... more clay body reviews, please.

[@beckiewert5782]

Now that I have used charcoal more often I especially appreciate all of the tidbits of information that you managed to put into this video! I think you should do a regular broadcast about the different types of clay! The clay companies should hire you to do this. Very helpful

[@themoodyonejb]

That's awesome!!! Love how it came out, and can't wait to get decent enough to venture into other clays. 😃

[@deniseyoung5385]

Cool! The only thing that makes me hesitant is the grog. And I am one of those that naturally gravitates to the white clay… not because I think it’s superior in any way, but because I like the way it brightens up my glazes and because I tend towards the blue/purple/aqua end of the spectrum, I just think those glazes look better on a white clay. As for the mess, call me crazy (I never deny this) I have separate everything from bats to tools, even wareboards for porcelain and dark clays. Honestly I would love to have a completely separate wheel. 😂 I only want to mix them when I am intentionally trying to do a swirled mixed clay look, otherwise they need to each stay in their own lane. 😆 But I don’t consider myself a porcelain snob. I appreciate the space for dark clay bodies and even the reds and beiges. Just for the work I want to create, that bright white speaks the language I’m trying to convey. I think all clays provide different types of canvas. One is no better than another, but it’s like favorite colors… if we all chose the same, it would be pretty boring.

[@mtouny13]

Donte!! Thank for creating this video about the charcoal clay!! Could you share what bisque firing schedule you used??? I did ∆04 slow bisque in my KMT-1022 and it seemed to under fire and I didn't keep all my peep holes open. 😔 Thinking I need to do another bisque and was wondering what program you used. Appreciate your time and humor! ❤️

[@Jcthered]

This video was freaking awesome. Thank you so much buddy!

[@PennyRitz]

Oh man! That is some lovely results!!

[@debbiekappelhoff4998]

I absolutely love the earthy look of your pottery style. And this clay suits it brilliantly. I was wondering if this would be a suitable clay to use for slab pottery - I watch you on the wheel and wish I could do that!

[@veronicamartinez7955]

How has this clay body worked with other glazes. What is the blue glaze inside the bowl? Beautiful work & thanks for sharing.

[@sweet4cakes791]

Yes, would LOVE to see more with this Clay body...I did purchase it myself and today was the first testing it out....I have to say I'm in Love.... would love to see different glaze effects for sure. thank you so much for introducing this as I also have been looking for a good workable dark Clay body with less firing hassles or issues.

[@CeeJayKay]

I fired several pieces and was surprised at how it looks more "charcoal" than black.

[@Walkingcamel89]

That’s a great review on Charcoal clay. Please keep it coming!

[@walkerpottery9296-Natalie]

Wow, that’s beautiful! Brown Bear from Kentucky Mudworks turns black like that when fired in reduction. It’s really nice to work with as well. Thanks for the review!

[@missylee5]

I recently got brown bear and have thrown a few pots with it. It's lovely! I'm getting ready to do some glaze tests with it, cant wait to see how it turns out. Do you have a favorite glaze for brown bear?

[@TariHuffaker]

Thanks for this critique. I love the dark clays. My favorite cone10 clay is Laguna's Dark Brown. Now I get to learn how to use cone 6 clays. This Charcoal will be at the top of my list.

[@monawirth8076]

How cool is that ? Thank you for this video with the absolutely beautiful dark clay....🤗 from Germany

[@victoriahendrix7593]

This is great! I love obsidian but find it doesn’t like more matte glazes. I get lots of pitting. Have you tried a satin or shino glaze with charcoal clay?

[@sammi-joreviews1135]

I have a small vase that was made on the Cherokee Reservation in NC? It is a dark, really dark black clay. It’s a piece my mil or her brother bought for her. It is simple, perhaps coil built.

[@klp4655]

Thanks for the awesome review. Love Charcoal - it's the best black clay I have found. I would love to know what you glazed the inside of that bowl with. Thanks.

[@darlink57]

Yes, please do more reviews!

[@jodispade1333]

Thank you for that video I LOVE seeing the texture and knowing the strength and weaknesses of clay types and especially how they feel…I love using all the colors and types of clay but I heard that Laguna Clay has a mid fire porcelain that is translucent! Maybe you could show us?

[@davidchaffee4926]

Very informative, Mahalo! For those of us who have lost many a gorgeous project to "toad bumps" in Obsidian this is welcome news indeed.

[@marymuller9084]

Could you tell us what glaze you used on the bowls.Thanks!!

[@kathypowell8892]

Yes, more clay reviews, please.

[@kerrymitchell8745]

Loved the video and have already bought the clay! Thank you I would like to know what cone you bisque and glaze fired this charcoal clay?

[@felipemherrera]

Excellent product and I enjoyed the detail in this video , very helpful thank you !

[@Mamii363]

Omg I adore this. I was debating obsidian but the charcoal is divine!

[@thebaldpotter5654]

You should try getting a hold of Kentucky mudworks and try the clay, Iceman is my favorite from them

[@jenniferhopper1294]

Simply gorgeous! Such a velvety finish!

[@alondrar.2505]

I loveeee charcoal. It was my first new clay body that I got to work with and though it is some what groggy. It is one of my favorite testers of glazes and it turns darker each time it is fired.

[@CeeJayKay]

Which glazes did you try and which ones are the prettiest? I'm looking online and don't find much on that subject (re. Aardvark Charcoal clay).

[@markhousel2712]

I bought Obsidian by this company. Only to learn how difficult it is. My college isn't going to do a special fire wondering what I can do. Also no idea on what glazes are going to work with it best.

[@michelleburt4023]

I'm so excited to see this video! I have this clay tentatively on my shopping list for the next time I get to the supplier. I haven't been able to find out much information about it though. I haven't watched your video yet, but thank you for reviewing it. Okay, I'm gonna watch your video now.

[@CeeJayKay]

At footage 15:08 what are the glazes you applied on the inside of the bowl? They are beautiful. Also, yesterday I noticed in the clay store, that Obsidian sample piece had fired much smoother than the Charcoal sample piece (probably because of the grog content) ... and I wondered if you tried sanding the Charcoal items? Also... yes, please do keep reviewing Clay. It is very helpful. : ) Take care🙏🏻

[@jimmywrangles]

The native clay in my area that I use is bright orange when I harvest it but goes almost white after firing.

[@joshuaboehner4652]

Does it get some of its color from manganese dioxide? If so KEEP CLEAR OF IT.

[@highguardpottery5472]

It's my new favorite as well!

[@jasminelee735]

Loved this clay body review! I would love more video's on this topic if it interests you :)

[@1004sky]

Love this clay!! Beautiful. What glaze did you use for the bowl?

[@preparingforretirement]

Ooooooooo..... I'd LOVE a black clay with great glaze results. I've tried two and you can barely see the color.

[@beckiewert5782]

I was a bit worried when I pulled my charcoal bisque out of the kiln last night and it was orange. I really appreciated your video, plus I like how you move along on the subject. Next time maybe a bit more on the glazing of black clay? Thanks!

[@maurad5378]

Nice. What cone?

[@chrzzzzz]

I like Primo-Pro's Nigra 2002 black clay. Have had good results, and it's a nice dark black. It can be quite stiff and dense to work with

[@JoJo-y1j9z]

Yes please ..more black clay episodes.. How black is the blackest clay that you can get ..I want to start using black clay , So Show me more heaps more..Please 😊❤ Jojo Gray

[@susancole6090]

have you tried Laguna's 391? if so, just wondering what your impression of it was.

[@lisaw4845]

Have you tried KY Mudworks Brown Bear? It’s a great very dark clay as well. I haven’t had any issues with bloating at slow cone 6 fires

[@Professo_Saskia]

that looks sooo good with the glaze

[@craziifuryou]

Cool! Laguna B3-Brown always cracks! They just came out with a new black clay too (Azabache L3) and I wonder how it compares to Charcoal?

[@christophercahoon2016]

My obsidian came out much darker than yours did and they both came out about the same after the glaze. I still like the smoothness of the obsidian better. I have found burnishing the charcoal helps a lot and that lends itself nicely to water etching. The water etched areas are rough and the rest is smooth. That bloat issue though will drive me crazy!

[@fencingkitty9166]

holy cats that's gorgeous. i wonder what it'd look like as agateware (if it'd even work?)

[@patspotpage]

Thanks for posting this! I like dark clays but hate the pinholes and other problems that they usually include. I don't know how many glazes you tested with this clay body, but did you notice any pinholes? Did you do any special firing schedule, like a drop and hold? We appreciate the information!

[@robertgonzales7299]

I’m having problems with vitrification at cone 5? What did you fire to?

[@robertgonzales7299]

🎉

[@allenfitz1]

that is nice clay. cudos to Aardvark clay. I wonder how ancient copper would look on that? keep the vids coming. I do miss the lesson videos though

[@CeeJayKay]

I'd like to see that glaze too.

[@marymuller9084]

Have you used any other clay bodies from aardvark and could you tell us which ones?Thanks

[@dianahenderson]

No other way to put it...WOW!!!

[@8999jude]

Nicely done! Thank you.

[@KatanaBart]

Absolutely amazing! Have you had the chance to work with Aardvark Charcoal more? I'm curious how it textures; can it be burnished well? How does the black come out, either with black or dark glazes, compared to clear, translucent or white ones?

[@CeeJayKay]

I made a small bowl and burnished the back. Looks ok.. has sheen.

[@blindpilot9403]

Is this aardvark clay anything similar to what Shinobu Hashimoto uses for his kitchen wares? I have been asking him on his KZbin videos but he never answers these types of questions I guess. Thanks for doing this review. I will order a couple of bags to test.

[@darlink57]

Is the dark finished piece fired to cone 6? Or??

[@ritalayman9396]

Love those bowls! Wow! ❤️

[@jingleberries4567]

Aardvark is the stuff of legends. Although a cone 10 high fire, and it's been know to cause cancer. It's still the best clay dwelling in our Earth.

[@EarthNationCeramics]

What doesn't cause cancer nowadays 😢

[@jingleberries4567]

@@EarthNationCeramics Huge fan fyi, been subscribed for about 2 years & I wish I could do ceramics again. Till then these videos will keep me frosty.

[@camillet9883]

Gorgeous clay!

[@kathywinters4052]

Can you give me the firing schedule on the other black clay. I have some that I’ve had bloating issues with and would like to try to save some of my work

[@SnurpyTheCat]

Yes clay reviews!

[@SallyRoperPottery]

This was a great review. I have some Laguna 391 which fires almost black. My glazes come out very bumpy and I think you addressed that in your explanation. Thanks .. what is the glaze you used in the bowls (at 15m30)?

[@zorgon2426]

Holy. Shit. That is awesome! Gonna have to get my hands on some!

[@akul209]

Have you ever tried starry night clay from clay Imco? Ive had similar experiences but it does exfoliate the handz

[@gigi3242]

beautiful

[@missylee5]

What was that green glaze called? It's so pretty on your regular clay body

[@autopilotceramics]

stunning. I need to start working with dark clay.

[@scottperkins7375]

I like the Clay Review idea, keep it up! I'm trying to find Aardvark clays in the VA/MD/DC area and am not having luck. If anyone knows where I can find some... Thanks Donte

[@sullivann100]

Fantastic.

[@jcknives4162]

Was this fired in reduction?

[@robertgonzales7299]

Nice review! Just ordered 100lbs. What glaze did you use on the inside of the bowl?

[@10001tp]

I love it 😻 BTW which under glaze you used on those bowls?

[@HairballGoneWild]

I’d like to know this too

[@JennaDanelle]

I wondered about the water thing, I see you throw all the time w so little but when I throw I feel like I loose the ability to even do a full pull without more water sometimes, esp on my speckled clay. I started pulling w a sponge because of it. Which was fine but not something I had done before. Makes me feel better that maybe it is my clay body to some degree. 😂

[@Kairi23black]

I love the zelda music✨

[@isatq6251]

Is it wrong to want to chew on that because of the texture?

[@redbeanart848]

Oooo! I really love that color (after high fire)!!!!!

[@CeeJayKay]

What was the final temperature?

[@PCP-uo7nk]

Just found your channel. Do you know if your able to sculpt with this clay? Thank you!

[@HairballGoneWild]

Hi- I hand built two sort of sculptural vessels using Charcoal and they held up beautifully.

[@chrisp6717]

that is gorgeous clay holy crap

[@fateburn]

Did you glaze inside the grooves of the bowl?

[@EarthNationCeramics]

I did :)

[@fateburn]

@@EarthNationCeramics Thanks, that outcome is gorgeous haha

[@lenahyllander9228]

Is Tooth and Grit two names for the same thing?

[@missylee5]

I wish I could get my hands on this clay, it's gorgeous. But no one carries dark clay in my area for some reason.

[@EarthNationCeramics]

I think the company will deliver it to you. That's how I got mine :)

[@beinghere1494]

👍🤗

[@jeannewood4166]

Does this clay contain manganese?

[@gaytrepagnier4098]

Is that Ly gau green?

[@staker13]

I think its funny I watch your videos while I play Destiny

[@LambentLark]

Now to figure out how to get it to Alaska. . . .

[@matthewbyrom3053]

Based video

[@darlink57]

Is this food safe?

[@kathrynkanz3685]

I am buying that Now!

[@theabristlebroom4378]

Mmmmm, that is yummy. Tasty even.

[@walkerpottery9296-Natalie]

Side note, when do we get to see the glazed mugs for your exchange?!?!?! Don’t leave us hanging in this world of mysterious unknown!

[@EarthNationCeramics]

I was going to do an episode where I show everyone's mugs and build a mug wall but it seems a lot of people want to see the mugs sooner so I'm probably going to do it at the end of each trade now on

[@alfenito]

Great vid. Thanks. (You used the word 'admonish' backwards from what you think it means).

[@EarthNationCeramics]

Yeah, I was told it meant something else. Plenty of people have alerted me and now I know for next time, thank you

[@HawkDriver90210]

You misspelled schedule at 1:28. Thanks for the videos. 👍

[@EarthNationCeramics]

Please do not correct my English for I have no respect for the language. Ty 👍

[@kevinjamiesonbelou]

What is that green?!?!!??

[@pharmdpottery]

I have some of this clay, and I'm not a huge fan. Everytime I throw, my hands are stained brownish orange for 2 weeks. Looks like a bad Trump spray tan. The clay comes out brown if you use a clear glaze.

[@billmiller9145]

😂😂

[@ellieinBG]

I was not prepared for that soft core NSFW clay throwing footage. 😅

[@wallylasd]

I was just thinking, how can I get my lips on that inverted phallus , second meaning