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When using clay do i..???PLZ HELP.?

im making a clay model today and i need to know how to dry it. do i air dry it or leave it to dry a bit then place it into an oven?

how long does it take? also will it fall apart or crumble parts off when its dry?

plz help. ty


Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: Dont make it solid, coz solid clay takes weeks to dry and it still explodes if theres a tiny bit of moisture inside. (It turns to steam and cant escape so it explodes).... youll have to build it by coiling. You can use a hair dryer BUT make sure your hands are dry, and only heat the lower parts so they can support the weight as you build it higher.....Dont dry it too fast or it will crack, I usually leave my clay stuff for at least two weeks to dry properly. And you cant fire it in the oven itll explode. use a kiln and spend about 2 hours heating it very slowly to 560C after that all the water should have been driven off and you max out the temp to about 1200C.