How To Make Clay At Home (It's Just Dirt)

Making clay is not that hard. Not too long ago it was part of most potters jobs to dig and process all the clay they used. Yet today it is almost a lost art. In this video I show you 3 methods for making clay at home, simply and easily.

Some clay processing equipment
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Paint strainer bags - https://amzn.to/3NOONzk
Metate for grinding clay - https://amzn.to/3DGoczQ
Hand cranked mill for grinding clay - https://amzn.to/3DIjhP0

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0:00 What Is Clay?
2:02 Selecting the Right Dirt To Make Clay With
4:58 The 3 Methods For Making Dirt Into Clay
9:03 Tempering Clay So It Won't Crack

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