IN THIS LESSON

A quick studio walkthrough and an introduction to clay behavior:

The Drying Shelf: Why clay needs to dry for 1-4 weeks before firing and how wrapping pieces in plastic lets you work on them longer.

The Bisque Shelf: The differences between grogged clay (for sculpture) and smooth clay (for tableware), and how clay colors transform after the final firing.

The Glaze Shelf: Why white clay acts as a blank canvas for any color, while dark clay only shows white, black, and blue.