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Clay Country

Plainsman Clays mines and blends the incredible resources of 'Clay Country' to produce stoneware and earthenware bodies that are second to none.

Artists Using Plainsman Clays

We want to accumulate photos and information from users of our clay and then showcase their ware in this section. Please visit our Feedback page if you are interested.

Making Your Own Glazes

Do you want to learn to formulate and adjust your own glazes? Fix problems like crazing, running, blistering, crawling, leaching, cutlery marking? It is easier than you think. Visit http://digitalfire.com, a site maintained by Tony Hansen also. You can buy software and books or just browse the huge reference section there. linktous.gif (15371 bytes)

The Medalta Potteries Museum

A huge and truly remarkable museum that celebrates the companies, people, machines, and products made in Southern Alberta during the early and middle of the 20th century. It is right next door to Plainsman Clays and on the web at http://www.medalta.org


This Behive kiln next to Plainsman Clays is
part of the interpretive tour at the Medalta
Clay Products Interpretive Centre.
(built in 1903 for Alberta Clay Products,
a manufacturer of salt glazed pipe)


Plainsman Clays Ltd.
702 Wood Street, Medicine Hat, Alberta
T1A 1E9 Canada
Phone: 403-527-8535
FAX: 403-527-7508