tyler Posted August 13 Report Share Posted August 13 Is it important that the slip homogenize for a period of time, or can I begin drying the slip out relatively soon after mixing the clay? thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Min Posted August 14 Report Share Posted August 14 If you are slurry mixing it’s a good idea to remix it a few times for a day or so before starting to dry it out. (I’m assuming you are mixing clay for wedging not casting slip) tyler and Bill Kielb 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Kielb Posted August 14 Report Share Posted August 14 I am with @min, standard mixing for me has always been, add water, slake for 24 hours then mix. Several studies have shown residence time can influence full hydration significantly. I was always taught 24 hours which may be intentionally conservative. Does the supplier include best practice instructions for their product? tyler 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyler Posted August 14 Author Report Share Posted August 14 Thank you both. This is a clay recipe I found on glazy (it’s a ^10 throwing clay). I’m very new to mixing my own clay. I measured out my dry materials and added water and mixed with a drill. The last time I made clay I added water slowly and kept wedging the clay. This time I added a lot more water and so it’s a pretty loose slip. Hulk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Min Posted August 14 Report Share Posted August 14 For slurry mixing try 40 - 45% the dry clay weight of water. tyler 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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