Understanding the 6 Stages of Clay in Ceramics
Explore the 6 stages of clay in ceramics, from slip to bisque and glaze ware, each with its unique characteristics and uses. Learn about slip as potters glue, working with leather-hard clay, and the final firing process. Discover the art of ceramics through the different stages of clay manipulation and transformation.
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6 Stages of clay 1. Slip - Potters glue. Slip is used to join clay to clay and to decorate. It is the consistency of toothpaste when it is used like glue and paint when it is used like a glaze. It is usually a make of clay and water. 2. Plastic or wet - The best time for pinch construction, stamping and modelling. Cool the touch.
3. Leather hard - The best time to do slab construction or carve. It is cool to the touch and has the consistency of hard cheese or leather. There are 3 sub- categories within leather hard. A. Early - Still able to move clay slightly without cracking or damage. B. Middle - Can no longer move clay without cracking or damage. Good time to create texture or carve into clay. C. Late - Clay is still cool to touch, good time to do detail carving, clean edges, fine tune, etc.
4. Bone dry - The clay is no longer cool to the touch and is ready to be fired. 5. Bisque - Finished ceramics that has been fired once. 6. Glaze ware - Finished ceramics that has a coat of glaze for decoration or to make it vitreous.
References: Book: Ceramics (A beginner's guide to tool and techniques), Google and Own thinking Thanks . Madan Singh www.madanceramics.com
