FA100
Normande Black
A dark, expressive and mineral earthenware made for bold contrasts.
Piece made in our R&B workshops
Official French safety data sheet. The translated version is awaiting regulatory approval.
FA100 · Normande Black
Choose this clay and prepare your tests
FA100 combines deep black with a maximum firing temperature of 980 °C. Start with a compatible firing cycle, then compare LISSE and CHF surfaces; a black stoneware firing cycle is not suitable for this earthenware.
Two references to explore
- Beck Black · FA151980 °C max · LISSE / CHF
- Anthra · GE7001080–1150 °C · CHF / CHM
Compare colours and preparations while checking each clay’s firing conditions. Your choice must suit your kiln, decoration and intended use.
Record preparation, thickness, firing cycle and decoration on each test. Keep an unglazed area to compare the fired result.
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Studio notes
Preparations and firing precautions · FA100
SMOOTH denotes a preparation with no grog.
CHF denotes the fine-grog preparation. Its particle size is detailed in the technical data sheet.
Characteristics are indicative. Always run your own forming, drying, firing and glaze-fit tests before production, and consult the safety data sheet.
Understand all preparations Back to topCompare clay bodies in this range
Compare colours, firing ranges and preparations. Read the technical data sheet for each reference before choosing.
Normande Red FA200
Warm red
980–1080 °C
LISSE · CHF
Normande White FA300
Natural white
980–1080 °C
LISSE · CHF