Hey Ben, thank you so much for all the videos you made. I remember i was just starting to experiment with wild clay, when i found one of your first videos where you pitfired this aesthetic vase. I'm really looking forward to that little series as i would love to learn more about the methods to evaluate wild clay, the glazes you use and the outcomes of course. Im really curious how wild clay will behave when fired at high fire temperatures/ if there is wild clay that can withstand those temperatures and actually vitrify. There are many questions in my mind, so thanks again for sharing your experience with us Cheers, Matthias
That looked a bit painful on your hands (ouch)! For dry processing, I use a mallet to smash the clay then brush it through the sieve. I always love new videos like this to see how others process their clay! thank you!
It depends on several factors. How are you drying it? How humid is it? Is it in a dark area or the sun? Is it still or windy? If you mix it all together, then let it settle, and siphon (or sponge) off the water, then dry it on a thick piece of plaster, it might take a day or two, maybe three, depending on humidity. If you do the pillowcase method, outside in a breeze, it could take a day. If cold and damp, it could take a week.
Hey Ben,
thank you so much for all the videos you made. I remember i was just starting to experiment with wild clay, when i found one of your first videos where you pitfired this aesthetic vase. I'm really looking forward to that little series as i would love to learn more about the methods to evaluate wild clay, the glazes you use and the outcomes of course.
Im really curious how wild clay will behave when fired at high fire temperatures/ if there is wild clay that can withstand those temperatures and actually vitrify. There are many questions in my mind, so thanks again for sharing your experience with us
Cheers,
Matthias
Thanks, Matthias! Many wild clays work at high temperature. I have fired wild clay to cone 10 in gas and soda kilns, and even hotter in wood kilns.
That looked a bit painful on your hands (ouch)! For dry processing, I use a mallet to smash the clay then brush it through the sieve.
I always love new videos like this to see how others process their clay! thank you!
Thanks! Yes, this is not the best way! Just something anyone could do with the absolute bare minimum.
I want to start making clay work so your videos really help
Thanks.
Glad to hear it 🙏
Awesome information! Thank you🥰
Yes but here I find clay that's not pure I have to levigate it to remove the organics and grit
How long does it typically take for the wet processed clay to dry up? Thanks :)
It depends on several factors. How are you drying it? How humid is it? Is it in a dark area or the sun? Is it still or windy?
If you mix it all together, then let it settle, and siphon (or sponge) off the water, then dry it on a thick piece of plaster, it might take a day or two, maybe three, depending on humidity.
If you do the pillowcase method, outside in a breeze, it could take a day. If cold and damp, it could take a week.
Thanks so much! Your videos have really inspired me to try this myself :) currently playing around with a few samples I found yesterday.