Working with Clay 3: Drying a Greenware Piece

Vessels that are shaped, but still soft are called “green ware”. They must be left to stand in a damp environment until they become “bone dry”. In this process, the vessel will shrink. Be careful that all parts of it shrink at the same rate – any little pieces attached to it, say a handle or spout, should be wrapped in wet paper towel so that they don’t dry too fast and pop off.

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