Sunday, 19 August 2012

Stages of Clay

1. Slip-watered down clay in a muddy form. Can be used to attach two pieces of leather hard clay (like a glue)

2. Plastic-workable stage; can recycle; can join to other pieces 

3. Leather-hard-stiff and will hold its shape; can be joined to other pieces using slip; carve into; recycle 

4. Bone dry- very fragile; cannot be repaired if broken; can't attach more clay, can recycle; ready for firing

5. Bisqueware-fired once in kiln; can not be recycled; glazing stage 

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