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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 …
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 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: …
How To Process Wild Clay How to process wild clay. Processing wild clay can seem like a daunting task, but after reading this article you’ll have a better understanding of how to process clay quickly and efficiently. To learn how to forage raw clay, read our latest article on the subject “How To Forage Wild …
How To Forage Wild Clay Foraging wild clay may seem like a no brainer, but knowing these simple tips and tricks can make finding and gathering clay a lot more enjoyable. The first thing you want to think about before heading out onto your clay foraging adventure is what to put the wild clay in? …
Finding wild clay is easier than you may think. In this post i’ll talk about some things to look out for when looking for raw clay, and how to ensure that what you dig up is more clay than sand.
