Testing new pottery clay bodies

I'm on a journey to find a new clay to work with. Today I'm testing 5 new sample clays from Hotclay.
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[@lb3659]

It would be cool to collect all of the slip from the 5 clays and recycle it with trimmings and see what it is like all mixed together.

[@stephent4420]

I've been thinking about getting into pottery for awhile now. Love this video and your whole process. Also loved that you didn't feel the need to scream into the camera the whole time with some "larger than life" character like most KZbinrs. You have added one new subscriber :)

[@denislamadeleine1181]

A great test session, thank you for sharing your process.

[@abbey4217]

Hi Lilly, I loved this video and how your glaze interacted with the clay! I have used clay number four, the toasted clay from Hot Clay and if you can settle for the lower firing it can really produce beautiful results (I wish I could attach photos). I made some simple pasta bowls and cups with it, just using a white slip for decoration and a clear glaze, it was **chefs kiss**. I also highly recommend their Scandi Grey, a bit of a groggy clay to work with, but stunning after fired. Take care and I look forward to your next video x

[@MaeCeramics]

@@abbey4217 thank you for the tips! Maybe clay testing 2.0 is on the cards

[@krizzteena6936]

I loved this video so much! I'm new to ceramics so I'm very interested in all the experimenting that can take place so this video was right up my alley!

[@jeremywanamaker3105]

Really enjoyed this vid. You need a Thank button!

[@danidaggett]

Took a break from my own throwing sesh to watch this video. I love your content!

[@melrussell7830]

That was very interesting thank you, I love my stoneware fleck and my stoneware Wessex which is quite toasty. I really must make a shrinkage test till thank you for that great advice 😊

[@leefang8140]

Thank you for sharing your experiences! Yesterday I have had bubbles too. So I know-it was the wrong temperature! Many gretings - I am looking forward of your next video!

[@rbsblogg]

You should try Sibelco wms 2502, it's my favorite speckled clay! It's so much smoother than Potclays 1109 that you have been using up until now ☺

[@rbsblogg]

And glazes are so much more consistent on the 2502 than the 1109. Sibelco also has the same without speckles called wm 2502

[@astoriarosewood5135]

Absolutely love watching clay testing vids lol. Dunno why exactly, but it’s just so fun and interesting ✨

[@phburdett]

Great video. Thank you for sharing your very organized approach, a wonderful procedure to follow. Did the clay manufacturer not suggest an optimal cone for firing? I’ve only been throwing for 6 months, and now transitioning from community to home studio, picking my own clays and glazes. Just wondering how reliable the cone ratings are for clays and glazes. Love your videos, keep them coming, please!

[@teasbian601]

I use the all purpose with Grog from hot clays, as a beginner it feels good in my hands, and pretty easy to work with. Thanks for the video mae!

[@nikkir6226]

This was a great video. Interesting and so informative. Thank you for showing us your process. I hadn't seen your videos before but I'm now following you.

[@arinaambartsoumova5114]

i loooved this video so much! thank you for sharing the process

[@Lisa-cs2wz]

Thanks Lilly, interesting experiment!

[@amelie.1111]

Very helpful to see as a ,,beginner“. I liked number 4 too :)

[@karenmburton]

This is so interesting! Thanks for this vid 😊

[@user-zp9rh2yr5i]

A really interesting and informative video, and would love to know what kind of clay you normally use - it looks beautiful!

[@mabob6212]

interesting and thanks for the test, would love to know your current clay as I'm looking to change mine [for same sort of use]

[@mandark10110]

I always heard mouldy clay is really good!

[@evelynzinnauer348]

Love that teeny weeny roller. Where did you get it from. I've got tiny grey ones to stamp. From Relyf if I remember correctly. The plates look so great

[@lauriemashburn6073]

I was curious. Great video to learn from. I’m in the US and like aardvark terra red. It is available with or Without grog. It is beautiful, but as you stated it is really messy. I have red around my cuticles for days. I enjoy the look unglazed actually.

[@momadhis]

I have a question Mae. On the clays that bloated. Could it have been pockets of moisture still within the clay? Thank you again for this well documented experimentation.

[@MaeCeramics]

@@momadhis it’s more likely to be air bubbles rather than moisture. My bisque firing includes a ten minute soak at 950°c, so that generally gets rid of any lingering moisture. The glaze firing has a ramp slow enough to remove any trapped steam too. It may well be that the clays are more sensitive to the heat work that i do in my firings, perhaps there are gases or something trying to escape that would prefer a quicker firing schedule. In saying that, I don’t like the clays enough to change my schedule to accomplish or accommodate them 😂

[@zlothemeek]

i did ceramics 2 days after a tattoo as well. Glad to see i am not the only one making bad decisions.

[@sharonpollack1119]

It's hard finding a new clay. Once you are used to your clay and what it dose its great. I am in the process of trying new clay cause my favorite clay is getting hard to get from the vendor. But as being a potter we adapt

[@pedrodoapoio]

It's so frustrating when we do all this work, wait all this time and we don't like the results, hahaha I'm quite a beginner on pottery word, so this frustration is quite often, but I get that is part of the journey. :P PS: I just discovered that you are kiwi, hehehe I'm Brazilian living in NZ :)

[@HenryBurlingameIII]

Mae, what do you consider a maximum acceptable absorption for functional ware? It is always one of the first things I test, but so many clays (especially cone 6) are a little bit high for my comfort level.

[@DunoonVanRijn-dx1hr]

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