Tag Archives: clay

Brick roads make a comeback in the United States

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Jan

As I was riding a city bus yesterday, I noticed a patch of brick road when we stopped at an intersection. Not sure if it was in Vancouver or Burnaby, but I just stared at it. The other side of … Continue reading →

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Earth plaster & clay slip for straw bale homes

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Jan

The material used on the outside of straw bale homes is made of clay, sand, and organic matter. These days it’s called earthen plaster, but this mud mix has been used for about centuries in the form of wattle and … Continue reading →

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How clay is created in nature

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Jan

Earlier today, I was thinking about clay…how it is strengthened when molecules overlap. This lead to pondering the organic material itself. I’ve always been curious about how things work and this tendency led to an interest in scientific processes. So, after … Continue reading →

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Draped and folded porcelain

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Jan

I’m thinking of making some draped or folded porcelain vessels to replace slipcast flower pots. All but one of my African violets are in the wrong kind of pot. They need two-piece nesting vessels, the outer one glazed, the inner … Continue reading →

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