Fire Clay - High Temperature Mortar Ingredient
Fire Clay, Fireclay, Mortar Clay and/or Bricklayers Clay is an organic material that has been dried and turned into a powder form. It is usually a brackish red / brown in color or it could be white / grey. The texture is like baking flour or baking soda. These powdered clays can be found at most Masonry and Landscape Supply Stores for about $10 per 50lb bag of firing clay. You may find a bag of fire clay at a Big Box hardware store like Home Depot, Lowes or Menards - but it’s unlikely. If you are unable to find a bag at your local Masonry & Landscape Supply Store, check with a local Ceramic / Pottery Supply. Still no luck? No worries, here are a few companies that will ship the fire clay to you. KEEP IN MIND... FedEx & UPS are not inexpensive, so make sure you search locally before buying online. Laguna Clay - They have an old-school ordering system, but they ALWAYS have fire clay in stock. Ask for LINCOLN 60 FIRE CLAY. Mid-South Ceramic - Purchase Hawthorn Bond Fire Clay