Find Clay and Process It
Discover the art of finding and processing clay in nature through a comprehensive 3.5-hour video series. Learn various techniques for locating clay sources, particularly in the American Southwest, and master the methods of wet and dry processing. Explore topics such as identifying different types of wild clay, testing and evaluating new clay sources, and tempering pottery clay. Gain insights into improving wild clay quality, understand the historical significance of ancient clay sources, and compare clay processing methods. Follow step-by-step instructions on making clay from dirt and delve into the intricacies of harvesting and processing wild clay in Arizona. Watch presentations from the 2014 Southwest Kiln Conference and learn from experts in the field of native clay processing and identification.