What are clay bodies made from and do you need to make your own as a Potter?
Have you ever heard the term ‘clay body’ and been curious about what it means? Well, the ‘clay body’ and clay are the same thing! In this episode, we investigate what clay or clay bodies are made from, how they’re made and three reasons why a Potter may choose to make their own.
Resources for Potters:
Download the Free How to Make a Pottery Glaze Workbook (suitable for beginners): https://www.oxfordclay.co.uk/how-to-make-a-pottery-glaze-workbook
Download the Free How to programme an Electric Kiln for bisque and stoneware glaze firings (includes full kiln firing schedule) https://www.oxfordclay.co.uk/how-to-fire-bisque-and-stoneware-kiln-firing-schedule
Oxford Clay website resources for Potters: https://www.oxfordclay.co.uk/resources-for-potters
Pottery eBooks: https://www.oxfordclay.co.uk/shop/ebooks
Pottery Paperback Books available from amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Katherine-Tomlinson/e/B0B1CKC9X3?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1662270837&sr=8-1
Video mini-courses for Potters: https://www.oxfordclay.co.uk/shop/courses
Oxford Clay blog: https://www.oxfordclay.co.uk/blog-1