Plainsman Clays

Plainsman Clays Technical insights from Tony Hansen, who created Digitalfire.com over decades, to support Plainsman customers.

We mine clay in Montana, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba (thousands of tons at a time). Our deposits are limitless, consistent and produce raw clays that are balanced and well adapted to pottery. We grind and package our clays and clay blends in bags, bulk bags and pugged form. Our quality control and R&D lab assure consistent products and assist customers with development and trouble shooting

issues. We were one of the first companies in the world to publish on-line data sheets and technical product information (in 1996). We have built a reputation for excellent customer service, quick delivery (we maintain large inventories, no one delivers faster and more reliably year after year).

How can a clay body made from rock-like ore produce impossibly delicate Yixing teapots? The answer appears to lie in a f...
05/30/2026

How can a clay body made from rock-like ore produce impossibly delicate Yixing teapots? The answer appears to lie in a fascinating combination of unusual material properties and highly evolved forming techniques that challenge many assumptions modern potters have about plasticity, density and workability. https://digitalfire.com/picture/3815

Here is what dipping engobes can do: Go on even, in one coat, stay put. This is DIY exclusive territory, no commercial p...
05/21/2026

Here is what dipping engobes can do: Go on even, in one coat, stay put. This is DIY exclusive territory, no commercial products are sold that can do this. The reason is interesting. https://digitalfire.com/picture/1288

Does bisqueware need washing before glazing? No. These pieces demonstrate that the issue of absorbency is far more impor...
05/20/2026

Does bisqueware need washing before glazing? No. These pieces demonstrate that the issue of absorbency is far more important than a little dust. https://digitalfire.com/picture/1578

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Medicine Hat, AB
T1A3L5

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