{"product_id":"g-s-8251-tan-speckled-stoneware-clay","title":"G\u0026S 8251 — Tan Speckled Stoneware Clay","description":"\u003cp\u003eBody 8251 is a warm tan-to-cork coloured stoneware with natural basalt spots throughout. Where 0931 gives you a cream base with specks, 8251 fires to a richer leather tone that reads as earthy and warm — perfect for organic, natural-looking ceramics. The spots become bolder at higher temperatures, and the warm base colour pairs beautifully with earthy glazes and natural ash effects.\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\u003eTan \/ leather \/ cork, with dark basalt spots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiring range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1000°C – 1200°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChamotte\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15% (0–0.5 mm grain) + basalt spots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDry shrinkage (110°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiring shrinkage @ 1070°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiring shrinkage @ 1140°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiring shrinkage @ 1200°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater absorption @ 1070°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater absorption @ 1140°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater absorption @ 1200°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCTE (20–500°C @ 1200°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e66 × 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\u003eHand building, modelling, smaller sculptural pieces. Basalt spots intensify beautifully toward the top of the firing range. Pairs well with earthy brown, amber, and celadon glazes.\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":44529121558663,"sku":"GS-8251","price":125.0,"currency_code":"QAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0358\/3229\/9655\/files\/G_S_Clay_Body_8251_-_Tan_with_Basalt_Specks.jpg?v=1759680634","url":"https:\/\/ceramic3cube.com\/ar\/products\/g-s-8251-tan-speckled-stoneware-clay","provider":"Ceramic Cube","version":"1.0","type":"link"}