We Have Clay, What Now?

Now that I have some raw clay, the next step is to get it ready to be used to make pottery. The filtered raw clay needs a little extra treatment, known as adding temper, to increase its ability to withstand…
An Exploration of Primitive Pottery
An Exploration of Primitive Pottery

Now that I have some raw clay, the next step is to get it ready to be used to make pottery. The filtered raw clay needs a little extra treatment, known as adding temper, to increase its ability to withstand…

To begin my journey with Primitive Pottery, the first thing I need is some clay. Grabbing a shovel and cart, I head over to a nice craggy patch of dirt and start digging. One cart of dirt later, I head…