I see :) Thank you for your answer I guess it’s better to start for me as you recommend with the clay body and with time and practice it can change. I want to do intensive class with the wheel let me know when you have a spot available 🙏🏽
Hey, great question! During class we use a type of clay (claybody) that is perfect for beginners. It is a seasoned (or fermented) stoneware clay, meaning that it is more flexible and holds it shape better than most other clays. The finished product fires to a warm white color which makes it pretty nice to use as a base for most glaze finishes. It is also a high-fire clay, meaning that when it is finished it is more durable and less porous than low-fire claysIf you would like to use a different type of clay in class I have a few options here that I can make available so long as we plan to have it in advance. Some of these clays take many days to mix and dry to a state that is ready for use. You may see some of the clay that I use is darker and has stones in it. This would probably be the best next step for use in the class here. This clay also responds very well to shaping slowly and looks beautiful. The only difference is that this clay is a low-fire clay similar to terra cotta. This is referred to as earthenware. Its beautiful but more more porous and fragile. Let me know if you would like to schedule a class with a special clay 👌
I see :) Thank you for your answer I guess it’s better to start for me as you recommend with the clay body and with time and practice it can change. I want to do intensive class with the wheel let me know when you have a spot available 🙏🏽
Hey, great question! During class we use a type of clay (claybody) that is perfect for beginners. It is a seasoned (or fermented) stoneware clay, meaning that it is more flexible and holds it shape better than most other clays. The finished product fires to a warm white color which makes it pretty nice to use as a base for most glaze finishes. It is also a high-fire clay, meaning that when it is finished it is more durable and less porous than low-fire clays If you would like to use a different type of clay in class I have a few options here that I can make available so long as we plan to have it in advance. Some of these clays take many days to mix and dry to a state that is ready for use. You may see some of the clay that I use is darker and has stones in it. This would probably be the best next step for use in the class here. This clay also responds very well to shaping slowly and looks beautiful. The only difference is that this clay is a low-fire clay similar to terra cotta. This is referred to as earthenware. Its beautiful but more more porous and fragile. Let me know if you would like to schedule a class with a special clay 👌