hard, brown-red earthenware clay, most often used for sculpture, bricks, tile, architectural ornamentation, and planting containers
A mixture of sand and baked clay commonly used to make pipe for sewage disposal systems A mixture of sand and baked clay used to form a shingle used on certain styles of architecture
From the Italian, meaning "baked earth " Terra cotta refers to a type of baked clay, usually reddish-brown in color Many sculptors and potters use this type of clay, and it is also used in the manufacturing of some roof tiles This clay is known for its excellent shaping and molding abilities