[Clayart] Source of fine silica sand

[vpitelka at dtccom.net]

Hi Jeff -
Any ceramic supplier that mixes claybodies will have fine silica sand.  Axner (Laguna) in Oviedo, Florida carries it.  If you find that the sand I not fine enough for your needs, just switch to a mullite or kyanite grog.  
- Vince

Vince Pitelka
Professor Emeritus of Art/Ceramics
Appalachian Center for Craft
School of Art, Craft & Design
Tennessee Tech University
Now Residing Chapel Hill, NC
vpitelka at dtccom.net
www.vincepitelka.com 

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From: Clayart <clayart-bounces at lists.clayartworld.com> On Behalf Of Jeff Abney
Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2020 1:50 AM
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Subject: [Clayart] Source of fine silica sand

I have a clay body recipe that calls for "fine silica sand." I know that silica is readily available from ceramic suppliers, but what about silica sand? I'm thinking that the type sold at home improvement stores might not be fine enough particle size, but I'm not sure what particle size I really need. Can anyone offer help with this?
Jeff in north Georgia
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