Clay Staining Calculator
A simple tool for determining how much stain to add to your clay for saturated, medium, or pale colors.
For deep colors like black, dark blue (Mazerine), and green (Peacock) I typically use a stain concentration of about 5%.
The exact percentage depends on the intensity of color I want to achieve—lower percentages result in a more pale hue, while higher percentages create a more saturated tone.
Results:
Stain Weight:
0.0 g
Clay Weight:
0.0 g
Total Weight:
0.0 g
Percentage:
10%
Standard Guidelines:
- Saturated color: 18% pigment
- Medium tone: 10% pigment
- Pale/pastel: 5% pigment
Examples (1000g / 2.2lb of clay):
- Saturated: 180g / 0.4lb stain
- Medium: 100g / 0.22lb stain
- Pale: 50g / 0.11lb stain
You’ve got your measurements! Now, check out this tutorial to learn how to properly mix the stain into your clay.