[Nfb-krafters-korner] Freeform Bowl WEDGING CLAY

[River Woman]

This is done with clay that will go into a kiln. I am not sure if you would 
do it for self drying clay.

To wedge, push the heel of your hands into the clay, like you would if you 
were making a bread dough. Keep on wedging it until it is very pliable. This 
prepares the clay for working it - makes the fibers in the clay lengthen and 
bond together - it makes the clay very workable.  Also, it helps to 
eliminate air bubbles which would blow up in a kiln and ruin your piece.


Lynda Lambert
River Road Studio, Since 1976
Village of Wurtemburg, PA 16117

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Cathy" <flowersandherbs at gmail.com>
To: "'List for blind crafters and artists'" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, June 29, 2012 1:48 PM
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Freeform Bowl Instructions


> Hi again Linda,
>
> Would you please explain what you mean by Wedge your clay? Of course if 
> I'd
> taken your class I would know what this meant. <smile>
> Cathy
>
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