Penguin Pottery - Variety Set of 4 Ceramic Stains - 6 oz Black, 4 oz Each of Red, Blue and Green - Colorants for Clay, glazes, Clay Slip Pottery Glaze, Ceramic Glaze

Penguin Pottery Stains are a great way to add color to your clay, clay slip, glazes and underglazes. Our stains can be fired at all temperatures (low fire, mid fire, high fire). You are no longer constrained by what glaze manufacturers think should be the available colors! Our stains can be combined to achieve a huge range of fascinating colors! The more stain you add to your glaze, dry clay, or slip, the darker the color will be. These stains can be used as a body stain in porcelain at high temperatures but otherwise don't fire it any hotter than 2300 degrees F (1260 degrees C) this stain can be used with or without zinc successfully. How much stain you add it's ultimately up to each person's personal preferences. Some useful (general) guidelines to keep in mind are that when using dark colors, you don't need to use as much stain as when using light colors. So for black, dark blues or greens, 5-10% of the total weight is usually a good place to start. For light colors, you should try 10-20%. In the end, we recommend that you always do some testing in small batches, so you can identify the best mix for the “look” you're trying to achieve. But this is the fun part of using stains! So enjoy and have fun!

• [Palette of Possibilities] - Comes with 6 oz of Black, and 4 oz each of Red, Blue, and Green stains, ideal for creating a wide array of custom colors by mixing these primary hues. Mix and match these primary stains to craft any color imaginable, perfect for artists who love to experiment and personalize their pottery pieces.
• [Versatile & Easy to Use] - Our stains are incredibly versatile, allowing you to mix them directly into your clay or apply them onto the surface of your pottery. For a more integrated color effect, knead the stain into your clay before shaping. If you're looking to highlight textures or add decorative touches, apply the stain onto the surface of your piece using a brush.
• [Wide Firing Range] - Our stains are formulated to perform exceptionally well at a variety of firing temperatures. They are typically suitable for firing at temperatures ranging from Cone 06 (1828°F/998°C) up to Cone 10 (2381°F/1305°C), making them adaptable for different types of clay bodies and firing processes.
• [LIFETIME WARRANTY] - All Penguin Pottery products are backed by our Lifetime Warranty. if you have any issues, we will give you a refund or replace your product - no questions asked! See warranty & support section for more information.
• Used as a body stain for porcelain at high temperatures. Results differ according to certain factors: composition of body, firing temperature, cycle, atmosphere, and cooling time.
• When used as a body stain we recommend starting with one part stain to ten parts glaze, and increasing as needed. When used in glaze we recommend anywhere from two to fifteen percent stain. Maximum firing temperature: 2300℉ or 1260℃.