About the existence of clay man learned still in the Stone Age . Following the evolution, humanity learned to use this material for itself. Mastered various objects, dishes, decorations, built at home, used in healing and even used in food.
The clay passed with us a long way and submit modernity without it unthinkable. The range of application of ceramics is very wide - from space ships to cosmetology. In addition, clay is a wonderful material for creativity!
Where to get raw materials?
For a first acquaintance, find and dig the desired look of clay is difficult. Therefore, it is better to use what shops are offered:
- Packaged Briquettes fully prepared for use, but are sold small volumes and it is not suiced;
- Dry Clay in bags (Without adding a chamot) - it must be kneading and leave to be searched for 1-2 weeks. Plus, such a clay will cost much cheaper, it is much and it is kept for a long time.
Important! A plastic is suitable for work, not too fat and not sticking to the hands of clay. If the material is cooked with an excess - you need to add more superfluous in a plastic bag and tie tightly.
What can come in handy
- Wooden stand - Rotating or static - it will allow you to see the creation from all sides, which is important for preserving the proportions.
- Instruments (Stacks) - used to remove excess clay, refinement of small parts, alignment. They can be bought in a special store or pick up from what is at home.
- Capacity and brushes for Schlocher - specially divorced clay. It is used to glue the components.
- Working surface - A place where there will be enough light and space for modeling.
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Before working clay, you need to rush well and repel. This will release the material from random air bubbles that when firing can destroy the product.
You can cut out the shape in several ways - from individual elements (starting from the main) then connecting them, or form a figure from a whole piece - pulling out parts from it. You can also make the subject imposing the same components (balls, sausages) on each other and smoothing, giving the desired form.
All these methods can be combined in a manner convenient for you.
Advice
- It is necessary to work with the product with both hands - which will make it possible to form both parties and not disrupt the balance;
- Composite parts glue with a slip - on both elements are applied with a grid of notches, then they are well laminated with clay glue, connect and smoothed;
- If the product is not yet completed, but it is planned to return to work - the figure fascinates into a wet fabric and is covered with polyethylene. To prevent drying, chipping and cracks;
- At the final stage of the work along the entire surface of the product pass by a damp tassel or sponge - to smooth out insignificant cracks and air bubbles. You can use a slip.
If you chose the modeling your hobby - not only the joy of creation awaits you. This process launches a number of wellness algorithms in the body. Claint occupation carries positive changes in motility, exchange processes and has a relaxing effect.
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