A method for preparing a binary formula for Dai pottery clay and its application is disclosed. The method involves taking Dai pottery clay from the Honghe River basin, five-
colored clay from Honghe County, and
charcoal powder. The Dai pottery clay and five-
colored clay are sun-dried and weathered for at least three months. The Dai pottery clay from the Honghe River basin has a SiO2 content of not less than 50%, an Al2O3 content of not less than 15%, an Fe2O3 content of not less than 10%, and a
loss on ignition of less than 10%. The five-
colored clay from Honghe County has a SiO2 content of 72-82%, an Al2O3 content of 9-12%, and an Fe2O3 content of 3-5%. The method involves soaking the Dai pottery clay and five-colored clay in water until fully saturated, then ball-milling them. The
slurry is sieved, and then
charcoal powder is added. After stirring evenly, the clay is pressed to drain water and then kneaded to remove air. This invention can improve the throwing and molding performance of Dai pottery clay, increase the
sintering temperature and the density and strength of its structure, and reduce the burn-
off rate.