FAQS
What are your hours?
Standard Ceramic is open Monday through Friday, from 10:00 a.m. through 3:00 p.m. and our retail store Ceramic Supply Pittsburgh is open Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and every 2nd Saturday of the month from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. We are closed certain holidays.
Holiday Hours:
Standard Ceramic will be closed on the following holidays:
New Year's Day- Monday, January 2,2023
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - Monday, January 16, 2023
Spring Break - Friday, April 7, 2023
Memorial Day - Monday, May 29, 2023
Independence Day - Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Labor Day - Monday, September 4, 2023
Thanksgiving - Thursday, November 23 & Friday, November 24, 2023
Christmas Break - Friday, December 22 & Monday, December 25, 2023
How can I reach you?
Call us at 412.276.6333 or fax 412.276.7124 or email orders@standardceramic.com
Are your clays pre-mixed?
Standard wet clays are accurately formulated, completely mixed, pugged and de-aired.
How are your clays packaged?
WET clay bodies are packaged in plastic bags, two 25-lb. bags per carton.
Are your clays available in dry form?
All Standard clays are available in dry form. The Non-Toxic seal does not apply to these clays.
How do I mix dry glazes?
C/5-6 Dry Glaze Mixing Instructions & Specific Gravity
How do I soften clay?
How do I use cones?
Where can I find safety information about your products?
Safety Data Sheets - Wet Clays
Safety Data Sheets - Casting Slip
Safety Data Sheets - Materials
Casting Slip Solutions.
Instructions for Low Fire White Slip
What glazes fit on 105 clay and low fire slip?
Glazes that fit on the 105 clay and Low Fire white Slip
Do you deliver?
We deliver throughout the tri-state area. Please call 412.276.6333 for availability and rates.
Do you offer classes?
No, but we occasionally offer special workshops, led by visiting artists.
What is ClayPlace@Standard?
It is our gallery. We offer several exhibitions throughout the year.