Recycling Clay

Here is a short video showing how to reclaim clay simply and easily. Recorded on August 25, 2011 using a Flip Video camera.

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Howto & Style

Tags:

• ceramics
• pottery
• clay
• recycling
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[johnbrittpottery]

#1 Pottery Plaster - you can get it from a Pottery Supplier in 50# bags or - check out builders or contact US Gypsum and see where there distributors are.

[johnbrittpottery]

Sheila from Pure and Simple says: You can find the "Fish" shaped mold that John mentions at pspottery dot  com. Look under the SlumpHump category.

[johnbrittpottery]

Rock on!

[johnbrittpottery]

Cindy,

I saw that but this works for me. No messy canvas bags. I think that they fine particles would be caught in the canvas especially as it get dirty and clogs up the pores. I just like the slurry method as it keeps everything plastic.

[johnbrittpottery]

I get both. The wet from throwing and the dry scraps (but they should be bone dry.



[chuckgrunt100]

Really great idea. Much easier than the way I have been doing it. Thanks for the post.

[muditsallabout]

Hey John- Love the video on reclaiming. I was just wondering what type of plaster you buy? I know you can use Plaster of Paris but it's sold in small quantities. Is there something that can be used to make them that is sold in larger quantities? Thanks for your help and thanks for the video.

[jolenethayer]

thank you! never thought of doing it that way but am going to start.

[lzabcic]

Thanks for taking the time to make this clip. Very useful.

[Gracepots]

Thanks John,

good advice. I love recycling!

[31361claire]

What do u recommend if my clay isn't plastic enough after reclaiming it?

[hobbypotter]

Okay, let's see if I have all the steps proper :D) You throw the bone dry in the water bucket, mix. Then when it's sludgy clay you throw wet clay in this bucket and then into the small bucket, hand blend. Then put hand blended smooth clay in a smooth bucket which then get's poured into the molds....right? Awesome again Mr. Britt!