Unfortunatly all I've got in any quantity right now is a rather abundant supply of a natural reddish-tan clay which closely resembles basic potters clay after a good washing, as in flower pot type. So using this, other than frequent patching are there any other concerns I should have? (pretty handy with a trowel
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Would adding drill turnings help any or hurt? (I've seen it suggested but this was for adding to fireclay) And considering I'm washing the clay, would it be best to add the wood ash and whatnot while the clay was still in a slip form or would I do better to blend it in after washing / drying was done? And any thoughts on adding crushed flint to the mix? I know it does wonders for thermal limits in glass but mabey I'm just being too wishful?
Yea' I know I
should just go buy some fireclay, but money is in very short supply for me a.t.m.
