How To Cook With Earthenware Pots So you want to learn how to cook with earthenware pots? So where do you begin? Well if you have already made your clay pots to cook in, then keep reading, if not I suggest reading “How To Find Wild Clay” to start your clay journey. It’s simpler than you …
How To make Terra Sigillata What is terra sigillata? Terra sigillata is a very smooth, lustrous coating of clay which resembles a glaze and is virtually waterproof. It is essentially ultra fine particles of clay suspended in water, which helps fill up the tiniest of pores on a bone dry clay surface. This allows for …
Hand Building Basics: Coil & Pinch Clay Cylinder So you want to learn how to coil & pinch a clay cylinder? Well, you’re in luck, because in this article of hand building basics, we’re going to teach you how to coil & pinch your first clay cylinder. Supplies: Clay Cardboard/Paper/Absorbent Table (or any flat …
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How To Build A Brick Kiln So How Do You build a brick kiln? There are many ways to build a brick kiln, but in this article I will talk about an easy and affordable way to build a brick kiln for firing earthenware clay. Supplies Needed: Red Clay …
How To Bulk Process Wild Clay How To Bulk Process Wild Clay In this version of processing wild clay I will explain how to process your clay in bulk. This could potentially save you hours of processing time if done correctly. If you’re looking to process in smaller batches, check out this post …
How To Wedge Wild Clay The Basics So you want to learn how to wedge wild clay. Or maybe you’re asking yourself why you even need to wedge clay in the first place. Let’s go over exactly what wedging is so you have a better understanding of why you need to do it. Wedging – …
How To Candle Clay Vessels How To Candle Clay Vessels The act of candling your clay vessel can be an easy task if done properly and safely. This article will explain what exactly candling is and how to use it effectively for a successful firing. What Is Candling? Candling is the process of breaking …
Clay Terminology Plasticity – Plasticity is a property exhibited by soft clay. Force Exerted effects a change in shape and the clay exhibits no tendency to return to the old shape. Elasticity is the opposite. Temper – Temper is a non-plastic material added to clay to prevent shrinkage and cracking during drying and firing of …
How To Temper Wild Clay What is Temper? Temper is defined as any non-plastic material added to clay to prevent shrinkage and cracking during drying and firing of vessels made from clay. Types Of Temper The types of temper may vary from potter to potter, but there are two types that are universal. Grog The …
Clay Drying Stages and Uses The clay drying stages will take time to understand. Understanding will come through experience and observation. Make sure to observe your clay vessels throughout the days or weeks to get a better understanding of what drying stage they are at and how to use them. Drying Stages: …
