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Raw clay for abo pottery (build along)

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Zuma:
I periodically stirred the clay as it dried. Mixing the dryer areas with the wetter.
This seemed to quicken the drying.
The sun was sinking low and the potter needed some hydration.
Before dark I had about $5 worth of clean clay.
I put it in the container and into the frig.
Today is a chance of rain. I have enough to build a pot or two.
I need to decide what kind of grog to add and what style pot to build.
Zuma

Zuma:
Well to antsy to not do something with the clay.
I'd see it every time I went for a beer.
There seemed to be plenty grit in the clay so I skipped grog.
May want it for a spagetti bowl some day.

Don Case:
You keep your clay in the fridge???  >:D
 Post some pictures when it's fired, please. :D

Zuma:

--- Quote from: Don C on May 08, 2014, 05:06:00 pm ---You keep your clay in the fridge???  >:D
 Post some pictures when it's fired, please. :D

--- End quote ---
Hi Don,
If I put it with the tea I would never see it and forget to make a pot!

nclonghunter:
Zuma, it seems that I read once about preparing clay and it was crushed and pounded to dust, then rocks and such was cleaned out by sifting through screens. Once a fine powder resulted then water was added. Your clay looks great so it obviously is a good method also. I want to make some pottery also...it's on the list.

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