Colour Tone: Saturated vermilion-orange with fiery red undertones
Description: A bold volcanic orange balancing molten tangerine, vermilion red, and mineral heat. The colour feels energetic and molten, with glowing pools and powdery textured areas that resemble lava cooling beneath transparent glaze. Depending on firing and stain concentration, it can shift from bright citrus-orange to deep fiery ember tones.
Recommended Stain Percentage in Stoneware Clay:
- Soft pastel orange: 1–2%
- Dusty terracotta-orange: 3–4%
- Bright vermilion orange: 5–6%
- Saturated lava tangerine: 7–8%
- Intense molten orange-red: 9–10% (testing advised)
Intensity Behaviour:
At lower percentages:
- pale apricot-orange
- soft peach-orange
- dusty citrus tone
At medium percentages:
- vivid tangerine
- balanced vermilion
- glowing sunset orange
At higher percentages:
- lava orange
- fiery red-orange
- molten ember tone
Best Firing Range: 1000–1300°C
Works Best when
- Mixed with slip
- Used as a wash
- Mixed in glaze
