How to Test Clay Shrinkage in Your Studio
A practical studio method for measuring wet-to-dry and wet-to-fired clay shrinkage with marked test bars.
THE STUDIO NOTEBOOK
Better measurements.
More useful results.
Short, practical guides for understanding how your clay changes from wet work to the finished piece.
Drying vs. Firing Shrinkage: What the Percentages Mean
Understand the different starting points behind drying, firing and total clay shrinkage—and size wet work correctly.
Ready to size your next piece? Use your own wet-to-final-fired test results in the clay shrinkage calculator.