3.1 Artefact - Types Of Clay

Before we could begin making our clay pots by hand, we first had to learn about the different types of clay available, e.g. Fire Clays, Stoneware Clays, Ball Clays, Earthenware Clays, Porcelain Clays etc. Here we learnt how those clays worked to be molded just how you wanted and needed it to, to succeed maximum elasticity, strength, durability and hardness. We found out what sorts of temperatures they had to be placed in the kiln, and be heated at, as well as what clays were suitable for what uses, the characteristics of different clays, and the various classes they were seperated into.