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clay has a chemical in it that absorbs water.So it holds water well.But it will not drain fast.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoit gets soft and it starts to sort of break down the chemicals that are in it(muddy like, smeary)
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∙ 14y agoClay is absorbent because the particles have not been fused with heat to the point of vitrification, at which point it becomes ceramic.
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∙ 12y agoClay can get wet, but by definition "clay" describes the consistency of the substance, not the composition.
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What happens when you put unfired clay in water?
Dry clay can be recycled by putting it in water. This will remoisten the clay and allow it to be kneaded and molded. Once clay has been fired it can no longer be recycled. Fired clay can be soaked a long time and will not dissolve.
In RuneScape how do you make soft clay?
you take a piece of clay and use it on a bucket of water, voila, soft clay.
What is the clay called?
stick clay with WATER
What is Clay water jar called as?
olla
Explain why clay shrinks how much does clay shrink on average?
In the "Kilning" and "bisquing" processes, the moist clay loses water (Evaporates). The water makes up about 5-10 % of the clays' substance, thus, on average, clay shrinks about 15-20% after it is in its final finished stage.
What is the soft clay?
Soft clay is simply clay added with water. All you do is mine clay (lvl 5 mining req.) take a bucket of water and use the clay on the water.
What is potters raw material?
one of them is clay
Why does water react differently with clay than it does with water?
Because clay is a solid and water is a liquid
Does clay sink?
Clay, in fact, does sink at certain conditions. ~Liz http://eragongal44.webs.com
How well does clay soil hold water?
Water is held between soil particles by capillary forces. Coarse sandy soils have large pores and water drains through it quickly. Clay soils have smaller pores and are able to hold more water.
Where do you get soft clay in RuneScape?
mix clay with water
What is clay glue called?
stick clay with WATER
What is the clay glue called?
stick clay with WATER
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
Is clay made out of water?
yes clay is made of water also made of rocks and minerals
Why does clay lack air and water?
i don't know clay soil lack air and water
What holds more water sand silt or clay?
Clay
