New Mexico Clay is a family-owned and operated business that produces and retails a wide variety of clay and pottery supplies, tools, and equipment.
Founded in 1963 by Bill and Susan Loyd
Bill Loyd was a ceramics instructor and started the business to provide high-quality clays to his students
In the 1970s, New Mexico Clay began producing its own specialty clay bodies
In 2002, the company moved to a new facility in Albuquerque
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New Mexico Clay produces several types of clay, including stoneware, earthenware, porcelain, and sculpture clay.
New Mexico Clay carries a wide variety of pottery tools and equipment, such as kilns, wheels, extruders, and glaze sprayers.
New Mexico Clay produces its own line of glazes and underglazes in a variety of colors and finishes.
New Mexico Clay offers several clay bodies suitable for throwing on a pottery wheel, such as their Cone 6 Stoneware and Earthenware clays.
Yes, pottery needs to be fired in a kiln to reach its finished state. New Mexico Clay carries a variety of kilns suitable for different types of firing, such as electric and gas-fired kilns.
Yes, you can use glazes from other brands on New Mexico Clay's clay. However, it's important to test the glazes on a small sample of the clay first to ensure compatibility and avoid any unwanted reactions.
Yes, New Mexico Clay offers classes and workshops for all skill levels in pottery and ceramics at their Albuquerque location.
Coating your pottery in a glaze is not necessary, but it does enhance the appearance and durability of the piece. New Mexico Clay offers a wide variety of glazes in different finishes and colors.