Two handmade hypertufa pots showing the difference between darker wet cement and lighter cement after drying and curing.

Why Pigments Fade in Cement Pots

Pigment color in hypertufa and cement pots shifts during curing and drying due to several interacting factors, including water content, cement type, and efflorescence. Wet cement appears darker because water fills surface pores, and the true color only becomes visible once the material has fully dried. Consistent results depend on controlling water-to-cement ratios, using mineral […]

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