Finding clay in the wild can be hard. This guide will explain how to find clay and process it in clear, easy to understand language.

May 31, 2023 · We found a cascade of gray clay pouring down onto the beach from the small cliff above. The incredible thing about this clay, aside from the beautiful setting in which it exists, is that it is self-glazing when fired.

In this instructable, I will show you how to find your own clay, straight from the ground and refine it like it was done since prehistoric times. To put it in simple terms, clay is essentially just small particles of stone. It can be put into three different categories: earthenware, stoneware, and …

Jan 13, 2022 · Mn is generally what causes clay, glazes to be black. Think Albany slip or Blackbird slip. Would love to see fired samples. Not an expert, but microbes can also have a significant influence on clay color.

Finding clay often requires a lot of hiking, climbing and exploring so be ready to get outdoors and get some exercise. You may find it helpful to consult geologic maps or Google Earth in order to locate potential areas nearby to look for clay.

Aug 24, 2024 · In which I show you examples of the four main kinds of clay found in nature, primary, marine, lacustrine and alluvial. Learn to identify wild clay in the field so you can gather and process your own clay for pottery making.

Aug 27, 2021 · Wild clay, foraged clay, local clay, native clay. These are lots of names for clay that is found in nature and not shop-bought. But what is clay? Put simply, clay is any earthy material that contains particles less than 4 micrometres (μm), that’s a tiny 0.004 mm - the width of a strand of spider’s web.

Nov 5, 2022 · There are also gray/white areas on the top of the large sample on the right; which is commonly referred to grey gumbo clay in this area. Yes, it is clay; but its composition and structure makes it unsuitable for pottery.

Nov 17, 2024 · By following the steps outlined in this guide on how to find wild clay, from identifying potential clay sources to preparing and storing your refined material, you can harness the natural beauty of locally sourced clay for your projects.

I define a wild clay body as a clay that has minimal or zero ingredients added, and minimal or zero components removed. Let’s compare this to the features of a store-bought bag of clay or clay made from recipes that use commercial materials.