Description Recommended for large throwing or hand-built pieces, Soldate (or Soldate 60), has strong structure without heavy amounts of grog. This beautiful high-fire buff stoneware performs well in both oxidation and reduction kilns. Soldate is a beautiful high-fire buff stoneware that will have you throwing larger than you thought you could. Characteristics Cone: 6-10 Firing Range: Mid to High-Fire Clay Type: Stoneware Texture: Medium Coarse Best for: Large Throwing and Hand Building Coloration Wet Color: Red Brown Oxidation Color: Light Brown to Buff Reduction Color: Various Buff Tones Statistics Avg. Absorption Rate at Cone 6 (+/- .5%): 1.5% Avg. Absorption Rate at Cone 10 (Oxidation): 1.02% Avg. Absorption Rate at Cone 10 (Reduction): 0.31% Avg. Shrinkage Rate at Cone 6: 12.25% Avg. Shrinkage Rate at Cone 10: 16% Images Image 1: Soldate in Oxidation (Electric Kiln) Image 2: Soldate in Reduction (Gas Kiln)