{"product_id":"g-s-0480-sculptural-coarse-stoneware-clay","title":"G\u0026S 0480 — Sculptural Coarse Stoneware Clay","description":"\u003cp\u003eBody 0480 is the coarse-textured companion to 0468 — same base colour, but with chamotte ground to 0–2 mm for a distinctly sandy, rustic surface. The coarse chamotte makes large-scale hand building easier by reducing drying stress and providing more structural integrity for tall or wide pieces. The surface texture is a design element in itself: tool marks, impressed textures, and slab join lines all read beautifully on this clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProperty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiring colour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite to light cream\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiring range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1000°C – 1260°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChamotte\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40% (0–2 mm grain, coarse)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDry shrinkage (110°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiring shrinkage @ 1070°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiring shrinkage @ 1140°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiring shrinkage @ 1240°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater absorption @ 1070°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater absorption @ 1140°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater absorption @ 1240°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCTE (20–500°C @ 1240°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e63 × 10⁻⁷ °C⁻¹\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge hand-built pieces, sculptural work, architectural ceramics. The coarse grain allows rustic surface design and improves structural integrity for oversized work. Use 0468 if you prefer a smoother surface finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSold per 10 kg bag. Kept refrigerated in-studio. Pick up in-store at Ceramic Cube, Excellence Tower Unit 3002, West Bay, Doha.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Goerg \u0026 Schneider","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44529132142727,"sku":"GS-0480","price":120.0,"currency_code":"QAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0358\/3229\/9655\/files\/category-clay.jpg?v=1758559324","url":"https:\/\/ceramic3cube.com\/ar\/products\/g-s-0480-sculptural-coarse-stoneware-clay","provider":"Ceramic Cube","version":"1.0","type":"link"}