Moon Clay (Moon Community)
I did not have to put this clay in the dewatering tub. It settled enough on its own that it didn’t need it. I only rough screened this clay (window screen). It dewaters extremely fast …
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Test Results for Nepheline Syenite Additions to Sandstone Clay
For the previous post on this clay https://daylenes.com/2021/07/27/test-the-sandstone-clay/ I tested each batch only once. For better accuracy, do multiple tests. However, this tells me that I need to add more Neph Sye than I like. …
Testing the Sandstone Clay
This is a clay that is right next to my house. Super easy to access and easy to process. I first located this clay last year and did some initial tests then got side tracked …
Cleaning Pottery Rags
People often ask about cleaning muddy pottery towels and clothes. Well, I’ve found something that works great! This is the Breathing Mobile Washer.
Wild/Local Clay Tests
I goofed with this load of bisque. I didn’t make sure my thermocouple was completely inserted (it wasn’t even all the way though the kiln wall). The load was badly overfired (for bisque). The test …