{"product_id":"cacao-stoneware-clay-rw1302","title":"Cacao Stoneware Clay RW1302","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCacao Stoneware Clay RW1302 – Dark Grogged Throwing \u0026amp; Handbuilding Clay (Cone 5-6)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eCacao is a dark-firing mid-fire clay designed for potters who want rich colour, strength, and reliable performance. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFiring from warm walnut to deep chocolate brown, this clay brings natural depth to both functional pottery and sculptural work. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFormulated with 13% fine grog (0–0.2mm), Cacao offers excellent handling on the wheel, while improving strength, drying performance, and crack resistance in hand-built and larger forms. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication Temperature: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e1000°C – 1220°C (Cone 06–6) \u003cbr\u003eOptimal performance at Cone 6\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e• Dark mid-fire clay – walnut to chocolate firing colour \u003cbr\u003e• Fine grogged clay (13%) – improved strength and control \u003cbr\u003e• Excellent throwing clay – smooth, responsive, and stable \u003cbr\u003e• Ideal handbuilding clay – reduced cracking and warping \u003cbr\u003e• Cone 6 stoneware – reliable, consistent results \u003cbr\u003e• Suitable for functional ware, small sculpture, and studio production \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e• Grog \/ Graining: 13% \/ 0–0.2mm \u003cbr\u003e• Drying Shrinkage: ~5.0%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiring Shrinkage:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e• 1150°C: ~5.2% \u003cbr\u003e• 1200°C: ~0.2% \u003cbr\u003e• 1220°C: ~0% \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Absorption:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e• 1150°C: ~4.5% \u003cbr\u003e• 1200°C: ~0.5% \u003cbr\u003e• 1220°C: ~0% \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorking Properties: \u003cbr\u003e• Throwing: \u003c\/strong\u003eSmooth with excellent shape retention \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Handbuilding: \u003c\/strong\u003eStrong and forgiving with low cracking risk \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Trimming: \u003c\/strong\u003eClean with a subtle tooth \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Drying:\u003c\/strong\u003e Even and reliable across varied thickness\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlaze Fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCacao performs exceptionally with midfire glazes (Cone 6): \u003cbr\u003e• Enhances reactive and layered glaze effects \u003cbr\u003e• Works beautifully with iron, copper, and variegated glazes \u003cbr\u003e• Adds depth beneath transparent and translucent glazes Unglazed, it fires to a natural earthy satin finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e• Wheel throwing clay \u003cbr\u003e• Handbuilding clay \u003cbr\u003e• Sculptural ceramics \u003cbr\u003e• Functional stoneware pottery \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummary: \u003c\/strong\u003eCacao is a \u003cstrong\u003edark grogged stoneware clay\u003c\/strong\u003e that combines rich fired colour, strength, and ease of use. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA dependable choice for potters looking for a \u003cstrong\u003econe 6 clay body\u003c\/strong\u003e with more character, structure, and presence than standard stoneware.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Decopot Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46734234091682,"sku":"Body-RW1302 Cacao-10Kg","price":29.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0538\/6820\/0098\/files\/cacao-stoneware-clay-rw1302.jpg?v=1775529261","url":"https:\/\/decopot.co.nz\/products\/cacao-stoneware-clay-rw1302","provider":"Decopot Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}