4319 - Experiment.
Today one of my 7th graders asked how slip was made. I told him I just ground up dried clay and mixed it with water. Then he asked what would happen if you just stuck the dried clay in water. I told him it basically works the same way, it just takes longer, unless you have thin pieces of dried clay. I had some clay available, so I decided to demonstrate. I love how the clay starts to look like a topographical map as it absorbs the water. It is way more fun to look at in person.
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