J K Polk
The J.K. Polk carries the deep colour of Obsidian, but with a soul of fire. Fused coal particles give the brick a lively, almost glowing texture that catches the light in unexpected ways. The result is a façade with a raw, primal force; a dark palette that is not static, but alive.
Production
Production process: Eco-smoked. Firing and smoking combined in a single firing cycle in a low-oxygen atmosphere. Lower gas consumption.
Forming method: According to the waterstruck principle, in which the clay is pressed into a mould and released using water alone.
Clay composition
Clay composition: 100% refractory kaolinitic-illitic Westerwald clay of Mesozoic age, blended with iron-rich clay to give its characteristic depth of colour.
Appearance
Colour: Obsidian with fused coal particles
Appearance: Raw and powerful; a dark palette that is not static but alive
Surface texture: Characteristic waterstruck structure; fused coal particles give a lively, almost glowing texture that catches the light in unexpected ways; the water used as a release agent remains visible in the surface
Finish: Matt
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