Throwing WILD clay goes sideways

[@nmtl5721]

Nice! Would like to see how it looks after firing.

[@ZebulonPottery]

I am definitely going to show it after it's fired. I am going to run some tests and figure out what the firing range is.

[@Jessica-jv4dm]

Those look very nice!

[@ZebulonPottery]

I am really happy with them. I should have them through the kiln soon so the update should be interesting.

[@shannonmaloney2579]

So looking forward to seeing your journey with this! I had construction done that tore up my whole backyard and ended up getting a TON of wild clay out of it (It has to be at least 8 5-gallon buckets worth, I haven't stored it all away yet). I've been scouring the internet on how to process and fire it ever since. The composition of this clay looks super similar to mine (I'm in NJ), really elastic and soft. It works so well with hand-building, but it collapsed when I worked with it on the wheel. Did you put any sand/temper in it? From what I understand, it could possibly help prevent cracking when drying/firing and also help provide structure so it isn't so floppy when throwing

[@ZebulonPottery]

I didn't add anything. I just dug it up and used it. I don't do a lot with wild clay, but there is a lot you can add to your clay depending on where your clay comes up short. As far as know, temper adds strength to the clay and helps with the firing. I assume it would help with throwing too, but I don't know.

[@AmandaKay-qq7jo]

Can't wait to see it fired!! Fire it soon!

[@ZebulonPottery]

That video should be put in the next 2 weeks. I can't wait to see it.