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Finished work using slip:

Making Slip / Slurry in Large Amounts

In our studio, we use slip for surface texture techniques and for handbuilding when "sliping & scoring". Purchasing premade slip is costly and will not produce the best results due to possibly having incmpatible shrinkage and / or color relative to the used clay. However, if you wish to use your clay to make slip, make sure that the grog content is not too hight to avoid wersling with it when sieving. If your clay has a lot of grog, fine similar clay to your clay (same shrinkage) but with less grog.

To fill 3/4 of a five glaon bucket, we use 35 - 40 lb clay.

Once the clay is slected, follow the steps below:

Slice clay thin: 3/8 - 1/4" Place in a bucket and cover with water Soak for 24 hours or more
Adrill with assist handle is preferred Mixer blade example Mix clay for a couple of minutes
Add water And mx some more as needed Sieve the mix
Despose grog priodically Make it a bit thicker Test for consistency
Sieve twice for finer mix Ready to be used an pot's outside surface Or, on an inside of a pot

Your input is greatly appreciated and will help in creating improved pottery tips.

Thank you, Patty and Morty

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