Clay

Clay Craft materials: clay  : 

Clay is a natural and malleable material.

It air dries but it remains very fragile unless it's cooked.
Supplies
Materials
  • Natural clay. Different types of clay contain more or less grease. The greasier the clay is, the easier it is to mold, but the longer it takes to dry.
  • Wire clay cutter
  • Wooden rolling pin
  • Various boxwood tools to smooth and mark the clay
  • Wire end tools for furrowing the clay
Directions

Prepare the clay

  • Set up your work at a table protected by oilcloth, because clay can stain (especially red clay).
  • Work the clay at length (half an hour), kneading and mixing it. Work out any air that might be contained in the clay so that it doesn't shatter during firing.

Model the clay

  • Model your object little by little, using boxwood tools or wire end tools as aids.
  • To join 2 separate parts, apply some water and smooth the clay at the junction of the 2 pieces.

Finish the clay model

  • Once your object is finished, let it dry at least 1 to 2 weeks before cooking it. Be careful, it will become very fragile!
  • Cook your object in a kiln at between 1100°C (2012°F) and 1300°C (2372°F), depending on the type of clay used.

Going further

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