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What really got me into working with clay more seriously was the excitement of delving into every step of the process—this starts with scouting for and digging my own clay locally. It’s actually not as difficult as it might sound, and this video gives you five essential tips for finding your own clay to work with. It’s incredibly rewarding and a great way to understand and appreciate your medium more.
If you’ve ever wanted to become more independent and invested in your pottery or ceramic art, this is the way.

Here’s an overview of the video contents:
1. Look in places where the lower layers of earth have been revealed: rivers and road cuts and construction sites.
2. Look or colorful earth to indicate clay, especially red.
3. Look for crumbly ridges of natural, dry clay; or smooth, short walls of cut clay.
4. Do a coil test to check for plasticity.
5. Explore an area where you’ve found clay to find different clays with different properties.
BONUS: Research local geology for great leads on where to find clay near you.





Music by @JakeShaneMusic