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 (also see companies below).
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 can’t find a bag near you, check with your local Ceramic / Pottery Supply - or - Laguna Clay and they can order a bag of Fire clay for you (w/out shipping charges).
If all else fails, we can always ship you a bag of Fire Clay - We've got plenty in stock! But keep in mind - FedEx Ground is expensive, so we begrudgingly have to add that to the cost of the fire clay...
- Low Fire Clay - Very Porous / Not Waterproof
- Mid Fire Clay - Excellent Bonding Properties / Waterproof
- High Fire Clay - Excellent Bonding Properties / Waterproof
High-Temperature Mortar Mix Recipe:
3 Parts Silica Sand
1 Part Quicklime
1 Part Fire Clay
1 Part Portland Cement
How to Make High-Temperature Mortar
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No returns / No refunds. If the product arrives damaged, do not accept package - and pictures must be submitted w/ claim. Fireclay ships on Fridays &/or Mondays only.