1. ‘Air dry’ pieces for as long as possible.

As Brisbane is a humid climate it can take weeks for greenware (freshly made clay pieces) to really dry out, ready for firing. So, how can you know if your piece still has too much moisture inside?

Use wire racks to dry clay slabs and tiles

Slabs and tiles are especially prone to warping and cracking because they usually have only one long surface exposed to the air, causing the slab to dry unevenly.

When rolling coils, the circular motion pushes any air in the coils towards the ends. Always cut both ends off your coils before attaching them to your project. It may help avoid the pot blowing up in the kiln. (See the coiled jug)