Kiln Notebook

Glaze tests, firing logs and slow mistakes from a small home studio.

Wedging reclaimed clay

I dry reclaim slurry on plaster bats until it no longer sticks to my palm, then bag it for at least a week. Rested clay throws noticeably better.

Spiral wedging is faster for large batches; ram's head is kinder to my wrists. Around 80 turns is enough for a 2 kg lump.