The 6 Stages of Clay
  • Slip: Clay suspended in water. …
  • Workable clay. Strong enough to hold its shape, and able to bend without breaking. …
  • Leather Hard: Drying clay that still has some flexibility. …
  • Bone Dry: Clay that has dried out and is ready to fire in the kiln. …
  • Clay that has been fired once. …
  • Glaze ware: