People have been collecting clay for thousands of years out of necessity, and many still do, albeit often as an experiment or from pure curiosity. Wild Clay details how to identify, collect, process, test and fire wild clay for use in ceramics, slips and glazes. Although set in America, the principles are the same wherever you are, and this book will arm you with all the information you need. From explanations of the geology involved in different deposits, to how the authors became involved with wild clay, the challenges of combining materials to give a workable clay and the sometimes unexpected and beautiful results from firing, you’ll also find history, inspiration, detailed instructions, and works by the authors and other ceramicists, accompanied by some very attractive photography. Wild Clay Matt Levy,…
