Inclusion Stain

Espresso

Dark Brown Inclusion Stain-

$21.50

Rich coffee brown with earthy depth—essential for natural tones and grounded designs.

Our ready-to-use ceramic stain delivers bold, consistent color on every piece. It fires beautifully from low-fire earthenware up to 2300°F (1260°C). Color can deepen/darken at higher temperatures, so we recommend test tiles for new clays and firing schedules.

It’s the same stain mix we use in our colored slip, so you can use it to create matching colored clay, slip, or glaze accents with a consistent palette across your whole process. For functional ware, finish with a food-safe clear glaze for a sealed, durable surface.

May be used with glazes with or without zinc, but best results are typically achieved in zinc-free glazes.

BOLD COLOR

Vibrant color in just one coat

READY TO USE

Pre-mixed and ready to use

MIX + MATCH

Create colors, tints and shades

Why You'll Love This Color

Try Espresso for organic grounded designs, natural color palettes, creating earth tones, wood-inspired pieces, rustic modern work, neutral foundations.

EXPLORE TINTS, SHADES, TONES AND HUES

Add to any color for earthier versions.
Mix with Buttercream for tan.
Combine with Midnight for near-black brown.

OTHER IDEAS TO TRY

1-2 coats for full espresso richness
Beautiful paired with Buttercream for natural earth palette
Excellent for creating "raw clay" look on white porcelain
Pairs gorgeously with Peacock or Ivy for sophisticated palette
For chocolate brown: use as-is with 4 coats
For tan: mix 30% Espresso + 70% Buttercream

FIRING:
Earthenware slip should be applied to earthenware/low fire clay and bisque fired at cone 04-05. If glaze is applied after bisque firing, fire glaze at cone 06.

Stoneware slip should be applied to mid-fire stoneware clay and bisque fired at cone 04-05. If glaze is applied after bisque firing, fire glaze at cone 6.