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.
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Better measurements.
More useful results.
Short, practical guides for understanding how your clay changes from wet work to the finished piece. Keep your own clay tests in the Test log.
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.
Print a clay shrinkage test card to take into the studio.
Ready to size your next piece? Use your own wet-to-final-fired test results in the clay shrinkage calculator.