3-D Art- Clay Check List

Clay Check List:

1. Ram’s Head Knead and Wedge any clay before using it in construction.

2. Score and add slip to any connections between pieces of clay.

3. Make sure the wall thickness of a piece is consistently even throughout the entire piece so it may dry evenly.

4. Seal or cover unfinished projects in plastic to stop or slow the drying process in order to preserve plasticity.

5. Constantly monitor the overall moisture content of the piece.  Too much moisture and the piece will not hold shape, too little and it hardens past a workable state.

6. Do not handle or move others work unless asked to.

7. Wash bisque fired work prior to glazing.

8. Allow each layer of glaze to dry before adding another.

9. Follow the recommended number of coats for glaze.

10. Be aware of glaze verses under glaze.

11. Do not glaze the bottom of a piece.