Inclusion Stain

Midnight

Black Inclusion Stain-

$21.50

True black that fires dark—dramatic definition for sgraffito, graphics, and bold patterns.

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 Midnight for graphic patterns, geometric designs, sgraffito work, contemporary minimalist pieces, bold contrast in any design, line work, modern black-and-white pottery.

EXPLORE TINTS, SHADES, TONES AND HUES

Add to Cherry Pop for burgundy
Use with Peacock for teal-black
Mix with any color for deeper shades and custom tones

OTHER IDEAS TO TRY

1-2 coats for true black—patience pays off!
Excellent for slip trailing fine lines and details
Perfect for wax resist techniques—black shows wax beautifully
On white clay: beautiful contrast for carved sgraffito designs
Let each coat dry completely for deepest black
Paint between layers of colored clay for fine lines when marbling or for nerikomi

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.