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What is the process that a ceramist uses to remove pockets of air from wet clay?
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∙ 6y ago
if you are using recycled clay, wedge the clay on a solid surface, use your cutter, and cut in half, if you see any wavy lines in it, it needs more wedging. if you are using new clay you should not have to wedge but use it, making sure as when you are building that you do not leave air pockets in the piece work, otherwise it can explode in the kiln, worst case scenario
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoThe reason you have to burst all air bubbles out of wet clay, and making sure the clay piece is totally dry before firing,is because once in the kiln, the kiln can reach high temperatures such as 1000 to 2000 degrees diring that process any moisture or air pocket containg moisture will turn into steam causing the piece to either crack or even explode.
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∙ 13y agoall you have to do is make it into a ball or slam it really hard on a surface.
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∙ 12y agoThe process of removing air bubbles from clay is called "wedging."
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When do yopu wedge clay?
You should wedge clay before you work with it, to redistribte the minerals it is made of and remove air bubbles.
How can you remove tar from a clay?
Put ice on it then try to peel the tar off
What are two things that make clay explode?
I have never heard of clay exploding unless your talking about the way clay explodes when its in a kiln for art purposes. In that case its not really the clay exploding, but the air bubbles inside of it becoming too great in pressure that the clay "pops" like a bubble letting the air out and leaving a mess.
Can I use clay that has been frozen for pottery?
Yes, as clay contains water and relies on it for its chemical structure it can freeze. More specifically the water inside the clay can freeze. This process will destroy the structure of the clay and really has no purpose other than to ruin clay -- don't do it. ( I am a ceramics major at RISD and I speak from experience)
What is a person that makes something out of clay called?
SculptorEDIT:Someone who makes pottery is called a POTTER. They usually create only functional items: bowls, pots, etc.Someone who creates items from clay can also be called a CERAMIST. They create items that are both functional and decorative.Someone who creates artistic pieces as well as functional work usually calls themselves a SCULPTOR. They might also call themselves a CERAMIC ARTIST.
What is kneading in art?
Kneading is a method of preparing clay for use. When needing the raw clay the individual is removing air pockets that can cause cracking in the he clay when molding takes place.
How do people process clay?
We cannot process clay since we don't have any enzymes for it. For industry, they have specialized machines that can process clay. Clay has also been used to make solar cell.
What are the clay products and their manufacturing process?
Types of flash calciner for china clay & process?
How do you remove modeling clay from wood furniture?
how to get clay off wood tables.
Clay most likely was involved in which process?
Clay is made up of clay minerals, and clay minerals are chemically weathered from minerals such mica and felspar.
How did Henry Clay end the nullification process?
he didn't
If water is in clay is there a way for the water to get out?
Yes but it is a long process considering clay is so high in water content
Can soil be removed from clay?
It would be easier to remove the clay from a soil, as clay is a component of soil. Dissolve the whole mass into water solution, let set several minutes as this will settle out the sand and silt particles. Pour off the dirty water. Your clay is in the dirty water. remove water by evaporation.
When do yopu wedge clay?
You should wedge clay before you work with it, to redistribte the minerals it is made of and remove air bubbles.
What is releif clay?
Relief clay, or relief carving on clay, is the process of carving away a form from clay. A person would start with a block of clay, and using tools, would slowly take more and more pieces of clay away until the desired shape is revealed.
How can a plastic clay be made porous?
clay could be made pourous if we add water to it to soften it and remove all hard parts of it
Can you fie air dry clay sculpture?
Some types of air drying clay can be fired. A few air drying clays are normal water based clay bodies to which nylon fibres have been added (eg. Neclay and Potclays Creative Clay). These can be fired burning out the fibre in the process but bear in mind air pockets in the clay may cause the piece to explode in the kiln. Another alternative would be to make a mould from the air dried model and cast one or more permanent pieces from this mould either in resin or plaster of Paris. If you have a kiln it would be far safer to make a plaster of Paris mould from the air drying master and then slip cast hollow clay copies in a clay slip that you have the firing data for.
