How to Prevent Pottery Clay from Cracking While Drying

I’m going to share with you some of the reasons why clay cracks and how to prevent them from happening. The Tools, Supplies and Links in the video are listed down below in the 👇SHOW MORE SECTION👇
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🔷Tools and Supplies Used in The Video🔷
✅ Amaco #11 A mix Stoneware White Clay
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✅ Amaco No. 48 High fire Stoneware Clay with grog
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✅ Porcelain Paper Clay
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✅ Clear Trash Bags
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✅ Stackable Containers (Amazon)
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✅ Stainless Steel Wire Rack
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✅ 4-Tier Greenhouse
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✅ Mudtools Polymer Rib
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✅ Kemper Needle Tool
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✅ Brent Model CXC Power Wheel
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✅ 818-3 Skutt Kiln
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[@ankesander-meyers3714]

Thanks!

[@dannara1014]

your voice is very comforting

[@KatAtkinson]

Great video. Had to come back and rewatch when I wasn't so tired. Hope you are doing well! As always I learn so much from your videos

[@brokenredflag]

Loved the video. Very usful!!

[@mrjsaul]

You seem very sweet and thoughtful. Thanks for sharing this.

[@nedajafari5789]

Thank u very much ! Im a begginer! N this video is so helpful 💓

[@vickivanriel6860]

Great information

[@tarotaddicts4695]

You are brilliant, I love the way you examined things, endless knowledge and experience. Thank you!

[@christolmet1660]

This is great. Thank you so much for the video ❤️

[@masoncreationsetc]

Great video Marie. I have a little trouble with cracking sometimes. This helped. Thanks 😊

[@lorettaenglerth1361]

Thank you for your information

[@wwpetko-6760]

I'm a beginner and your videos are the BEST! Thank you!

[@deanatankersley6851]

I have just found your channel, and love it. Your calm manner with knowledgeable experience is so comforting. I love this info, as we all know how disappointing cracks can be. Such valuable..Great tips.. Thanks so much for sharing.😍😊

[@xm3364]

Thank you for the in-depth explanation of clay cracking and ways to prevent it. I love using shoe boxes to dry my items slowly. As I am attached to a studio, there are a lot of movements and users in the room, so I feel safe with my green wares to be kept away from being disturbed. 😅😁

[@deanatankersley6851]

I do love grog, earthenware, and paperclay. Thanks so much..for those shrinking percentages. 😉😍

[@amrs54]

Thank you!

[@yourbeamofsunshine]

Thank you.

[@Triharyanto1968]

Thank you very much

[@marilynjackson5752]

This was so helpful. I'm having cracking problems during firing with flat pieces that have raised decorations. I think turning them over during drying might help.🙏

[@Jormungandr633]

I like to use ground charcoal with sand for grog because it also makes the pottery more insulating after fire. But it also makes it more porous (I also like that for certain uses but I understand why others wouldn’t)