3 Ways to Make Colored Clay

In this video, I make colored clay using three different methods. I thought it would be helpful to show the methods back to back. Then you can try out the different techniques and see which one you like best. I think my favorite way to make colored clay is the second one in the video.
There is a LOT of wedging, but mercifully the wedging is mostly speeded up. It's a messy but satisfying thing to do.
I'm using Scarva Earthstone Original and ceramic stains.

[@ceramics5193]

Thanks. I've watched a number of your interesting videos to both refresh my knowledge (as I haven't practiced my hobby in many years) and to learn new techniques. I appreciate that you add your narration to the edited video so it is of consistent quality and volume. I wish more video creators would do this.

[@ThePotteryWheel]

Thanks for your comment. It does take time to do the narration, so I'm glad it's worth it!

[@erikadean5164]

I would combine all three methods: Put your clay (cut up into small pieces) into a zip lock bag, add dry powdered stain, add water into bag - a little at a time, knead the clay bag until well combined and no more dry powder spots; then take out of bag and wedge. That would avoid all the mess.

[@ThePotteryWheel]

sounds like a great method. I'll try that...

[@micheledickey4066]

That’s a great idea!! I figured there had to be an easier way! Thanks

[@randompianoenthusiast6971]

Hi, thank you for the video. It is the best I found on the web about coloring clay.

[@capcloud]

I like the 3rd method the best.

[@aminamiminou4888]

Hi, may be its a stupid question 😅 but i m a beginer and wanted to know why we use 8% from clay weihgt and not another percentage?

[@tksmith3698]

Thank you!

[@lolademilo7474]

My favourite way is to mix dry stain with dry clay and then process. Or a combination of your 1&2, by painting stain &water on slabs, letting it dry a little, then wedging.

[@mermeows5278]

Thank you for the super useful video!
Can I ask you what I need to google to buy the powder? English is not my first language and I didn’t quite catch that 😅

[@ThePotteryWheel]

Hi there, I use ceramic stains. One of the main producers of ceramic stains are Mason stains. But there are other manufacturers. It depends on what country you live in. Try searching ceramic stains or mason stains. Ask a local ceramic or pottery supplier if they sell them.

[@christinahyland1814]

Thank you very much for the video! May I know where you found the big zipper bags? I haven't seen that size before and they're perfect.

[@ThePotteryWheel]

Hi Christina, I'm afraid I don't remember. I think it was just a local superstore. Maybe try amazon?

[@christinahyland1814]

@@ThePotteryWheel Thank you so much for taking the time to answer! I'll check around more. All the best to you!

[@martinatierney]

Hi Lesley, thanks for another interesting video. I was wondering what type of board you wedge on? It doesn't look like plaster, is it some kind of MDF? Thanks.

[@ThePotteryWheel]

Hi Martina, yes, it's MDF.