In our studio, we use slip for surface texture techniques and for handbuilding when "slipping & scoring". Purchasing pre-made slip is costly and will not produce the best results due to possibly having incompatible shrinkage and / or color relative to the used clay. However, if you wish to use your clay to make slip, make sure that the grog content is not too high to avoid wrestling with it when sieving. If your clay has a lot of grog, fine similar clay to your clay (same shrinkage) but with less grog.

What do you need:

• Electric drill
• Jiffy mixer - where to purchase
• Clay
• 2 5 gallon buckets
• Water
• Talisman with mash 60 sieve - where to purchase

To fill 3/4 of a five gallon bucket, we use 35 - 40 lb. clay.

Once the clay is selected, follow the steps below:

Slice clay thin: 3/8 - 1/4"		Place in a bucket and cover with water		Soak for 24 hours or more
A drill with assist handle is preferred		Mixer blade example		Mix clay for a couple of minutes
Add water		And mix some more as needed		Sieve the mix
Dispose grog periodically		Make it a bit thicker		Test for consistency
Sieve twice for finer mix		Ready to be used an pot's outside surface		Or, on an inside of a pot

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Your input is greatly appreciated and will help in creating improved pottery tips. Thank you, Patty and Morty

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