{"product_id":"translucent-porcelain","title":"Translucent Porcelain","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePick-Up Only!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTranslucent Porcelain is a refined mid-fire porcelain that becomes luminous and light-transmitting when thrown or rolled thin. Fired in our electric oxidation kilns at Cone 6, it develops a smooth, vitrified, glass-like surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis clay is exceptionally smooth and contains no grog, making it ideal for delicate throwing, detailed carving, and refined handbuilt forms. It performs beautifully with celadons and translucent glazes that enhance its natural luminosity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFiring:\u003c\/span\u003e Cone 6 (electric oxidation)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAverage Shrinkage:\u003c\/span\u003e ~14.2%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAbsorption Rate:\u003c\/span\u003e ~0.07%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTexture:\u003c\/span\u003e Ultra smooth, no grog\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith approximately 14% shrinkage, porcelain reduces significantly from wet to fired state. Plan carefully for fitted forms and precise measurements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 0.07% absorption, this clay vitrifies extremely tightly at Cone 6, producing strong, dense functional ware when properly glazed and fired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePorcelain requires slower drying and careful compression to reduce cracking and warping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll clay fired in the studio must be purchased through Heart \u0026amp; Hearth to maintain firing consistency and protect kiln integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heart and Hearth Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43664835805262,"sku":"CLAY-TRANSP-25LB","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/8645\/0766\/files\/7061fc_b5ca665ffd8c4db39dae29b7cbaf3ecc_mv2.png?v=1776979269","url":"https:\/\/shop.heartandhearthpottery.com\/products\/translucent-porcelain","provider":"Heart and Hearth Pottery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}