Goerg & Schneider Creaton 8251 Stoneware Clay Body
Goerg & Schneider Creaton 8251 is a grogged stoneware clay body that develops a fired color ranging from natural leather tones to a cork-like shade with black speckles. Manufactured in Germany, this clay body is particularly suitable for hand building and decorative ceramic work due to its temperature-dependent color development and distinctive surface character.
Product Specifications
- Brand Goerg & Schneider / Creaton
- Product Code 8251
- Country of Origin Germany
- Package Size 10 kg Vacuum-Packed Package
- Fired Color From Natural Leather Tones to a Cork-Like Shade with Black Speckles
- Grog Content 15%
- Grog Particle Size 0–0.5 mm
- Firing Range 1000–1200°C
Applications & Recommendations
Hand Building
Suitable for slab building, coil building, and free-form modeling techniques. Its plastic composition makes forming and surface finishing easier.
Decorative Ceramic Production
Suitable for producing vases, planters, decorative objects, sculptures, and other stoneware pieces where a distinctive surface appearance is desired.
Textured Surface Work
The 15% fine grog content helps create a natural and clearly defined surface texture after firing.
Variable Firing Results
The surface color may vary depending on the firing temperature. As different tones can develop at lower and higher temperatures, preparing test tiles is recommended.
COLOR VARIATION NOTICE
The fired color may shift from natural leather tones to a cork-like shade with black speckles depending on the firing temperature and kiln atmosphere. Small-scale testing at the intended firing temperature is recommended before final production.
DRYING & FIRING NOTICE
Thick or wide forms should be dried slowly under controlled conditions. The firing schedule should be adjusted according to the wall thickness and the properties of the selected glaze.
Product Advantages
Distinctive Fired Color
The leather and cork-like tones that develop at different firing temperatures give each ceramic piece a natural and unique appearance.
Grogged Composition
The 15% grog content with a particle size of 0–0.5 mm supports the clay body during forming and creates a lightly textured surface character.
Easy Workability
Provides flexible and controlled handling in hand-building applications, helping users create a wide variety of forms.
Wide Firing Range
The 1000–1200°C firing range offers flexibility for different stoneware projects and firing schedules.
Vacuum Packaging
The 10 kg vacuum-packed package helps preserve the clay’s moisture and workable consistency for a longer period.
Before full-scale production, testing is recommended for forming, drying, color development, glaze compatibility, and firing results.