- Standard potter's
clay is the best and the cheapest.
- (I
prefer Plainsman M-340 clay - grey when moist,
off-white once fired.)
- Plainsman
clay comes with two bags in each box. You will need one bag per
class although you can use 2 bags per class and produce larger projects. (or
a bag & a third!)
- Please let me know
how much clay to use with each class. (you can write it on the box/bag.)
- Please have the
clay in a visible spot in the room 10 minutes before the session, so I
can cut the clay.
- Air-dry clay has glue/ hardener added and it's quite pricey but does dry
harder when projects cannot be fired. (it's only available at art or craft
stores.) You
can air-dry potters clay but it will always remain fragile.
- The best option is
to 'borrow' a kiln at another school, if your school doesn't have one.
- I don't have a
kiln. :-) sorry!
- You can buy clay
at Greenbarn Potters Supply in Port Kells. www.greenbarn.com (They have good prices.)
- Clay
that has been in your supply room for six months or more is no longer
good. (If you can't easily press a finger into the clay,
little fingers won't be able to move it. You can use it on your own but it will
need soaking and working before little hands can work it! Clay should be soft
& squishy!)
- Don't
leave clay outdoors or in a vehicle overnight in winter. It can freeze (and dry)
or just be too cold to cut the next day.