H 440

Attractive high temperature, sandy textured, plastic, semi-vitreous, dark red speckled burning, native body for reduction fired iron stoneware. H440 displays an attractive mottled surface with a range of deep reds and browns when fired in cone 10 reduction. H440 is not a vitreous body. The body is best suited for decorative pieces large or small (vases, bowls, planters, etc.)

Process Properties

H440 is dark brown in pugged form. It has good plasticity but has significant kaolinized sand in its recipe. Thus it has a more sandy texture during throwing (more than 443). It has a wide distribution of particle sizes in the plus 200 mesh range producing a high dry density and strength.

H440 has a fairly high drying shrinkage and thus care and attention during drying are necessary for larger pieces, especially flat plates, shallow bowls, and sculptural ware. Cover pieces to make sure they dry evenly, take extra time drying if needed, and start the kiln slowly (candle overnight) for final water expulsion.