21 Beginner Clay Questions

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00:00 21 Beginner Clay Questions
01:06 Is Pottery Harmful or Toxic
01:52 Is Pottery Clay Food Safe
02:40 Does Pottery Clay Stain Clothes
03:09 Why Are There So Many Different Choices of Clay
04:34 What is The Difference Between Plasticity and Elasticity
05:13 Can You Pour Clay Wastewater Down the Drain
05:43 Should I Get Clay with Or Without Grog
06:43 Should I Recycle or Throw Away My Scrape Clay
07:12 Can Different Clay Bodies Be Mixed
07:50 Why Wedge You Clay When It Already Comes Prepugged
08:40 What Is A Good Wedging and Work Surface
09:20 What Type of Clay Is Used for Dinnerware
09:42 Can You Glaze and Single Fire Greenware
After It Sits For A Few Weeks
10:28 How Do I Prevent My Clay from Cracking During
the Drying Process
11:53 Can A High Fire Clay Be Fired with A Low Fire Glaze
12:20 Does Clay Expire or Go bad
12:44 What Is A Good Way to Store Clay
13:15 Can Low Fire Clay Be Fired to A Higher Temperature,
if so, How Much Higher
14:15 How Do You Determine Which Clay to Use - 5 Things to Consider
15:15 What Process Do You Use to Ensure the Size
of Your Piece Comes Out the Correct Size
16:03 What Actually Happens to The Clay Inside of
The Kiln During Firing
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@ArtHallberg 3 года назад

Thanks for the answer and all the great videos. Appreciate how you explain the details!!

@PotteryCrafters 3 года назад

Thank you. Glad it was helpful! 😊

@CarsonSloan-it9cl Год назад

Thank you. You make things easy to understand.

@PotteryCrafters Год назад

You are most welcome Carson. I know how complicated making pottery can seem. So I try to simplify it the best I can because I don't want to discourage new potters. Once you get the hang of it, the things you do with clay and glaze are endless.

@maryjeanallen6189 3 года назад

Thanks, Marie, for another clear, patient, and kind teaching video! So grateful to you!

@PotteryCrafters 3 года назад

Thank you MaryJean, and thanks for your support😍

@kittyrapier1324 2 месяца назад

Thank you very much, you have been a big help.

@PotteryCrafters 2 месяца назад

Glad to hear that! 😊

@KatAtkinson 3 года назад

Great video as always!

@PotteryCrafters 3 года назад

Thanks Kat. I appreciate that 😍

@vickivanriel3082 3 года назад

Awesome Thank you

@PotteryCrafters 3 года назад

You're Welcome Vicki 😊

@JiserLammar 3 года назад

Thank you so much.. very helpful and enjoyable

@PotteryCrafters 3 года назад

You're very welcome 😊 Glad it was helpful!

@tyrannosaurusgirl1612 3 года назад

I love your videos!! Thank you for making them so enjoyable and easy to watch.

@PotteryCrafters 3 года назад

Thank you Aimee 😍

@2spunkie 11 месяцев назад

Thank you for you help. I really learned a lot from this

@PotteryCrafters 11 месяцев назад

You're very welcome! 😊

@0206ashley 9 месяцев назад

What a great series - imma grab my notebook and watch every single one now lol. Thank you for sharing!

@PotteryCrafters 9 месяцев назад

Glad you like them! Thank you Ashley 💖

@siiiriously3226 Год назад

great Video! so helpful!!!

@PotteryCrafters Год назад

Glad it was helpful! Thank you.

@kellypetridi799 3 года назад

you are so helpful and sweet thank you !!

@PotteryCrafters 3 года назад

You're so welcome! 😍 Thank you Kelly

@hasseenahassan6037 Год назад

May 8, 2023.thank you. Lots of helpful information.

@PotteryCrafters Год назад

You are most welcome. 😊

@danaazzam2433 2 года назад

Thank you for your useful videos, you are so nice and lovely influencer!

@PotteryCrafters 2 года назад

Thank you so much Dana! 😍

@PotteryCrafters 3 года назад

Next Up - Beginner Kiln Questions ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-jtdtBExNpqY.html I Would Appreciate It If You Would Go Down Below and Leave a Comment, Question, or Ideas for Future Videos

@user-wi2vg3wh7g Год назад

Thank you so much for these amazing videos !! Can you air dry the pottery wheel clay project without firing it in the kiln ?

@PotteryCrafters Год назад

You're welcome Bri. Yes you can if you use air dry clay. Here is a video that may be helpful on throwing air dry clay on the pottery wheel. Here is the link for you ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-iLt4nqLkUqw.html

@cindykerkes1501 3 года назад

This is cindykerkes again thank you for answering me so properly I will try your suggestion but I also would like to know do I have to put anything heavy on my plate to keep them down so I don't have warping like weight

@PotteryCrafters 3 года назад

Good question Cindy. 😃If you compress your clay with the rib on both sides, tent, and flip your plate over from time to time for even drying you should be fine. If not you can put some litter on top. Just make sure it's in plastic. My friend put it in cloth and it dried too fast and cracked. You can also use clay with more grog. 😍 Let me know how it turns out.

@cindykerkes1501 3 года назад

Can you make a video about slab plates warping I have trouble with them warping when I dry them don't know what I'm doing wrong you explain things so well I hope you can help me with this Cindy Arizona please help

@PotteryCrafters 3 года назад

Welcome to pottery crafters Cindy.😍 Thank you for the suggestion. When you make your slab plates are you smoothing both sides with a rib? Also, are you drying your plates slowly and evenly? Tenting for at least 2 days is a good idea because you live in a dry climate. Hope this helps 😊

@NathalieNadeau-ChamaneUrbaine 10 месяцев назад

Hello Marie! Love your channel :-) Quick question : I just started on the wheel and my pieces are ok. I need more practice. :-) That beeing said I wonder... should I do tests with these? Like trimming but not firing and instead recycling the clay until I am more "stable" in my practice? Thanks!!

@PotteryCrafters 10 месяцев назад

Thank you very much. Yes, you can use them to practice trimming, recycle, and even use them for test tiles. Here is the recycle video ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-sHStLmaJADM.html 😊

@susanishihara2225 2 года назад

Which clay would be best for using outdoors in Wisconsin? I understand the selection of glaze is also important.

@PotteryCrafters 2 года назад

Hello from Wisconsin (my home state) 😊 You can use any clay outdoors as long as it doesn't freeze. If so. thaw it out and wedge it really really good. The most important is knowing your firing temperature. If you fire too high your clay will deform. Hope this helps 😊

@busybat5287 3 года назад

Hi Marie... Have you got any beginners videos on making vases.....???

@PotteryCrafters 3 года назад

Thanks for asking 😊 Yes I do ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-hhKL8_hbSBg.html you can also choose from this beginner playlist ru-vid.com/group/PLN-I0Hl1lbyybD8mJTtutoMbzR8uUB5Nd It may have something you want to make in it. 😊

@mlg0987 Год назад

I’ve learned a lot from your videos! A question about keeping a piece moist while working on it. I live in a location (NM) w very low humidity and work at a studio w other potters doing hand building (coils and slabs). Pieces dry out quickly as you work on them. I see some potters spraying down the piece they’re working on w water. Others though have told me to never wet a piece because it will encourage cracks. Any tips? I’m aware of how to store the piece btwn sessions w plastic, adding a damp sponge, etc.

@PotteryCrafters Год назад

Hi M & L, I live in Las Vegas and have to keep my pieces moist, also. I use a plastic container and a sponge. My potter friend uses plaster at the bottom of her container. I also check my piece daily and spray my clay with a mister bottle if the clay starts drying out, but never had a problem with cracking (it also depends on the clay you use and if the clay is compressed properly). I have a video on preventing cracks. If you haven't seen it, here is the link for you. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-A-K-iJGRQM0.html 😊

@mlg0987 Год назад

Thank you!

@lorirogers1911 Год назад

Beginner question, You said stoneware needs to be fired to cone 10 to be food safe? Is that without glaze? Most stoneware clay I have looked at says fire to cone 5-7? Scared that I will destroy a new kiln if I do this wrong or hurt someone if I do not fire a piece headed for food use properly. Thank you, as always for answering questions! You are the pottery angel!

@PotteryCrafters Год назад

Hi Lori. That's a really good question. Yes, you are right Cone 10 clay vitrifies when fired to cone 10. Yes, you can fire it to cone 5-7. I do, but I always make sure I glaze it to make it food safe. You can just glaze the inside if you don't want to glaze the outside and want it to be food safe. If you have mid-fire cone 6 clay, it will vitrify at cone 6. Happy glazing 😊

@ronaldlake6305 Год назад

Hello Marie, I just got my 50 pound order of raku clay. Is there anything I need to do to keep it good and ready for use? Do I need to split it up and store it? I really appreciate your help. You are truly an angel of light in a sea of darkness. I used to live in Las Vegas and I am so grateful you have been able to stay so positive.

@PotteryCrafters Год назад

You're welcome Ronald. 😊 The Raku process is going to be fun. I have a article on storing your clay. Here is the link for you. potterycrafters.com/how-to-store-pottery-clay/

@lauradavenport8199 Год назад

What about cleaning your apron and hand towels that have clay on them? How do you keep that clay from getting in your drainage pipes?

@PotteryCrafters Год назад

Hi Laura. Good question I wash the clay off in a bucket and do the same thing I do with my dirty clay water. I just did a video on dirty clay water. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-0poHnH6JG-o.html 😊

@Equity_2024 2 года назад

Please give some info about Air dry clays

@PotteryCrafters 2 года назад

Great suggestion. 😍 Thank you. I will put it on my list.

@robertdumoulin4612 2 года назад

Hi Marie if i use under glaze on my pièces before bisk fire can il put transparent glaze after my color is dry and did my pièces require 2 fire or one is good. Thank you.

@PotteryCrafters 2 года назад

Good question Robert. If you underglaze before bisque firing. You have to make sure it doesn't touch your other greenware. Then apply the clear glaze and fire again. I apply underglaze on both greenware and bisque ware with good results both ways. 😊

@shruthi.b Год назад

I have a question regarding clay and plaster bats - I just made my first plaster bat yesterday - I used a metal rib to scrap off the excess and gave it a wipe this morning. When wedging clay after I noticed traces from the plaster bat was sticking to clay at the start - is that something that will potentially have a reaction? Or would it be safe to say it's all good?! Great video as always. Always keep coming back to learn more!

@PotteryCrafters Год назад

Hi Shruthi. I'm glad you asked. Yes the plaster will react with the clay. When using plaster you have to be careful not to get it in your clay. That is one of the main reasons why I don't work much with plaster.

@shruthi.b Год назад

@@PotteryCrafters Thanks so much, Marie!

@hartinihidajat8746 2 года назад

Hi Marie, I use the right board to wedge but the clay stick to the board. I tried multiplex and MDF board and resulted the same. After a while the clay started to be less sticky. The clay even stick to the rolling pin :(. Was it because the clay coming out of the box would still be too moist and need to be air-dried for a while? Eventually I put baking paper when rolling the clay to make slab, By the way, you are a wonderful teacher. You speak slowly and clearly and I'm so glad I found your channel :)

@PotteryCrafters 2 года назад

Thank you. Yes, your clay is too wet. For rolling clay sprinkle baking soda on your board and rolling pin. The baking soda will burn off in the kiln. Here is an article on clay surfaces that may help. here is the link for you potterycrafters.com/best-surfaces-for-hand-building/ 😊

@hartinihidajat8746 2 года назад

@@PotteryCrafters thank you so much 🙏🏼

@PotteryCrafters 2 года назад

You're welcome 😊

@somiladavani9445 9 месяцев назад

How do I colour my clay and where to I get the colours?

@PotteryCrafters 9 месяцев назад

Here is the link that shows you how to color your clay with a video also potterycrafters.com/how-to-make-colored-clay-for-pottery/ Here is the link to the colors geni.us/r1TeUAI 😊

@maryanearaujo7369 4 месяца назад

Hello Marie! You're always inspiring! I have a question about shrinkages: I have a clay that says in the technical sheet: Dry data -drying shrinkage 110°C: 6.7% Fired data: - loss in ignition (1025°C) : 5,30% -firing temperature: 1280°C -firing shrinkage: 7,5% So I don't know which one to use, or the firing percentage is measured of the bone dry clay, or should I just add the percentage together? I'm very confused

@PotteryCrafters 4 месяца назад

Thank you, Mary. Good question. Yes, it would be altogether because the clay shrinks from the evaporation of water and then again from the firing. 😊 If you low fire, the clay will shrink another 5.30%. If you high fire, It will shrink 7.5%. If you mid-fire, the clay will shrink around 6.3% So your total shrinkage will be low fire 12% mid fire 13% High fire14.2%

@maryanearaujo7369 4 месяца назад

@@PotteryCrafters you are absolute the best! I'm learning so much with you!!

@PotteryCrafters 4 месяца назад

That is great to hear. Glad I can on your pottery crafting journey!

@dianemoore5985 2 года назад

What went wrong? My handles blew off in the kiln and damaged all but one item. I slipped and scored, and dried as thoroughly as I could. Dehumidifier in room, sat in sun, dehydrated in my food dehydrator. The thick walls fired ok. My handles are thinner than mug bodies. Broke at attachments or mid handle. I have an old duncan 820, so no choices in firing schedule, like soak or hold.

@PotteryCrafters 2 года назад

OH MY !!!! That is terrible. 😒 Everything about pottery is slow. The length of drying time. Like tenting a few days to make sure the clay is drying evenly. This post should help with drying. Here is the link potterycrafters.com/how-long-pottery-should-dry-before-firing/ Yes seasoned pros may rush it and get away with it, but I never wanted to push it. I have had thin and think pieces scored together and that doesn't matter. Sometimes the clay doesn't marry well together. This has happened to potters. Fire at a slow rate of speed. There is slow - med - and high. Bisquing slow is best. I'm not sure how your kiln fired but It really sounds like your kiln fired too fast. I hope this helps. 😊

@kittyrapier1324 2 месяца назад

Depending on the type of stoneware clay you use, does it determine how much water you use?

@PotteryCrafters 2 месяца назад

Hi Kitty. That is a good question. The amount of water you use for any clay will be determined by how wet or dry your clay is. 😊

@kittyrapier1324 2 месяца назад

Thank you But, let's say I have a large sponge full of water and squeeze it over the clay and it continues to build up inside. That's bad, isn't it?

@PotteryCrafters 2 месяца назад

Yes good point. Potters will use more or less water on their clay. I use a lot of water when I throw on wheel. I don't let the water sit too long. I use my sponge to pick up the extra water and compress the clay partials so the water does not absorb into the clay. Then apply more water. Remember that water absorbs fast into bone dry clay but not wet clay.

@dianeduncan8949 Год назад

Hi this is diane I use air dry clay a lot I use it on the pottery wheel I make little things on the wheel

@PotteryCrafters Год назад

Hi Diane. Yes as long as you don't get it mixed up with real clay you're fine. 😊

@janyou765 2 года назад

I just inherited some unlabeled pottery clay. How do I tell what type of clay I have? And what its cone #?

@PotteryCrafters 2 года назад

That's great 😊 Very good question Janelle. This would depend on what cone you fire to. If you fire at cone 5 or higher the only way to find out is to test fire with a small piece of clay. Place it on a cookie or a high fire clay dish to protect your kiln shelf. If the clay bubbles or melts it is low fire clay.

@janyou765 2 года назад

@@PotteryCraftersThanks. Do I take the test clay straight to cone 5? Or do I need bisque to cone 06/05 and then cone 5+?

@PotteryCrafters 2 года назад

Good question Janelle. Yes. You only need a small amount of clay. Mold it into a little form, doesn't matter what form. then measure it. Measure it again after firing if the clay fires successfully to get an idea of the shrinkage rate. And make sure it is on a cookie to protect your kiln shelf just in case it is real low fire clay that may melt. 😊 Let me know how it turns out 👍

@janyou765 2 года назад

@@PotteryCrafters Thanks so much. Ive been taking pottery classes. I'm actually thinking about getting my associates degree in ceramics. Your videos have been VERY. Ive used your videos to get me started as a beginner potter.

@PotteryCrafters 2 года назад

You're welcome, Jenelle. That is wonderful to hear. Thank you so much for sharing. Glad I can help you on your pottery crafting journey so you too can help other potters and teach them the great things you can do with clay 😍

@ms1972yt 2 года назад

😃👌👏👏👏👏🎄

@PotteryCrafters 2 года назад

Thanks again Mike 😊

@sylviefeys744 2 года назад

Hello Marie. So is my saint amands clay a stoneware clay?

@PotteryCrafters 2 года назад

Hello Sylvie.😊 Saint Amands clays carry stoneware and earthenware. What does your label say? Does it have a firing temperature on it? If it says 1250-1280°C Then it is stoneware. 😊

@sylviefeys744 2 года назад

@@PotteryCrafters Hello Marie. It just says it's clay for the wheel and it can be baked up to 1300 degrees

@sylviefeys744 2 года назад

There is something else ibdon't understand. What if the underglaze says oven at 1050 degrees and the transparant glaze you wonna use on top says 1200... What do i do? 2 times in the oven? Or using one temperature?

@PotteryCrafters 2 года назад

Your comment just came through. I just received a bunch of them from a month ago. Good question. I have fired underglaze to 1200 that said 1000 and it turned fine. You can test-fire just to make sure.😊

@sylviefeys744 2 года назад

@@PotteryCrafters thank you Marie 🙏

@dianemoore5985 2 года назад

Me again. I bought a bag of Bmix that is not plastic. I've read adding bentonite will improve plasticity, but decided to ask an expert instead. It dries out quickly and cracks when bent. Ugh.

@PotteryCrafters 2 года назад

Thank you, Diane. 😊 I would recommend Vinegar or Epsom salt. Start with around a pound of clay. Add vinegar to your water, start with a 50/50 mix, spray on your clay and wedge it out. Then see how the clay molds for you. You may have to adjust the amount of water and vinegar. With Epsom salt, start with a tablespoon in your water. let it dissolve in your water bottle and spray on your pound of clay and wedge it out. testing on a small amount helps you know how much vinegar or Epsom salt you will need and what works best in your clay. 😍👍

@PotteryCrafters 2 года назад

So you are mainly a hand builder. That's great!!! I want to make some hand-building videos do you have any ideas for some easy beginner projects. If you have any video ideas or even information you would look up on google I would love to hear them. Feel free to let me know. I may make a video or post who knows maybe several. Thank you for your support. Let's stay dirty 😍

@dianemoore5985 2 года назад

@@PotteryCrafters I'll try that. Thanks🙂

@dianemoore5985 2 года назад

The epsom salt solution made the clay pretty workable. Thank you 💖

@PotteryCrafters 2 года назад

That is Awesome. Thank you for letting me know. 😍👍