What Kind of Clay Is Required for Ceramic Pottery? Earthenware clays, stoneware clays, ball clays, fire clays, and porcelain clays are the five types of ceramic pottery clays. Earthenware clay bodies, mid-fire stoneware clay bodies, and high-fire stoneware clay bodies are the three most often used ceramic clays. Clay bodies can also be made by … Continue reading What Clay Do You Need for Ceramic Pottery?