THE CLAY

Andrew makes his clay from using dry materials and some local red clay.  The process starts with 30 gallons of water being dumped into a large container and then the ingredients are added one by one until the recipe is complete.  The clay is then mixed with a drill and poured into drying racks.  The clay will sit in the racks for up to 4 weeks until it has dried to the right consistency for turning on the wheel.  Andrew mixes his clay like this because it creates a clay body that is fully saturated with water and therefore creates a better throwing clay body.  A ton is made to supply enough clay for six months of turning.