How to Dig and Use Local Clays in Your Pottery The Spruce
Nov 04 2022 · Clay straight from the ground does need to be processed The clay will need to be sieved to remove unwanted material such as rocks twigs and roots Sieving can be done either of two ways The clay can be pulverized when dry and then sieved or dried slaked down in water then sieved The finer the mesh used the fewer inclusions your working