Colour Tone: Deep raspberry red with burgundy and wine undertones

Description: A mature, velvety red inspired by fermented berries, oxidized minerals, and molten glaze surfaces. This tone sits between crimson and burgundy, carrying both warmth and depth with a slightly organic, volcanic texture under transparent glaze.

Recommended Stain Percentage in Stoneware Clay:

• Soft dusty berry: 1–2%
• Muted wine red: 3–4%
• Rich raspberry tone: 5–6%
• Deep burgundy saturation: 7–9%
• Ultra intense dramatic red: 10%+ (testing advised)

Intensity Behaviour: This stain behaves differently from bright cadmium reds

At lower percentages:

• dusty rose
• muted berry
• faded oxide pink

At medium percentages:

• raspberry red
• cranberry tone
• earthy crimson

At higher percentages:

• deep wine red
• burgundy
• volcanic blood-red

Best Firing Range: 1000–1300°C

Works Best when 

• Mixed with slip
• Used as a wash
• Mixed in glaze