The Stages of Clay

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Across
  1. 3. This is the stage of clay you need to be most cautious of because it is very brittle.
  2. 5. Generally any clay can be successfully joined between this stage and soft-leatherhard.
  3. 6. This is the final stage of clay that can be reclaimed back to a workable state.
  4. 9. This stage is the best for carving.
Down
  1. 1. This stage, along with plastic, is best for adding clay to clay.
  2. 2. It is important to do this with the clay temperature as you work.
  3. 3. This is the stage after the first firing.
  4. 4. This is the final stage, the clay has a glass-like finish.
  5. 7. This is the liquid stage of clay that is used as glue.
  6. 8. When clay dries it does this as the moisture evaporates.