tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13789918.post8065368746919181891..comments2023-11-14T21:59:56.029-05:00Comments on Shambhala Pottery: test tile overloadJune Perryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13431678118459690271noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13789918.post-2832096233662101222011-07-06T07:54:07.926-04:002011-07-06T07:54:07.926-04:00I use two methods. If I'm in a rush, I empty t...I use two methods. If I'm in a rush, I empty the content of the bag and cut off slices (about an inch thick or less, depending on how hard the clay is and how soft I want it). I dip the slice in a bucket of water and put it in the bag. Repeat with each slice. Close the bag and wait a few hours or overnight. Then wedge what you need.<br />The other method if you don't need the clay that day or early the next day is to remove the clay from the bag and wrap the whole pug in a wet towel, and put the whole thing in a plastic garbage bag for a couple of days. You can check periodically to see if it's the level of softness you want.June Perryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13431678118459690271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13789918.post-13246055862821589482011-07-01T08:26:19.395-04:002011-07-01T08:26:19.395-04:00How do you "soften" your clay? Inquirin...How do you "soften" your clay? Inquiring potters want to know for when they get a new bag that's hard! ThanksBarbara Rogershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06873859681085807056noreply@blogger.com