How I Recycle my Stoneware Pottery Reclaim

Here's an updated reclaim video that shows how I recycle all the scraps and turn it back into usable, smooth and air-free clay. Thanks for watching as always!

Timecodes:
0:00 - Introduction
0:18 - Sources of reclaim
0:43 - Putting clay into the reclaim bucket
1:27 - Washing tools/how to collect all your reclaim
2:29 - Remove excess water with sponge, (and mix if necessary)
2:47 - Positioning of plaster batts
3:40 - Spreading out reclaim onto the batts
4:03 - Smoothing it out
6:03 - Raising yourself up to the RIGHT level
6:17 - Let the wedging commence
9:48 - Scraping clean the workbench
10:37 - Storing the clay away

Plaster Batt Recipe:
8320g Potter's Plaster
2080g Herculite Plaster

(This is per plaster batt, you could make a thinner layer and spread it across two batts but I prefer thicker ones. Additionally, you can place chicken wire into the mould and pour the plaster over to strengthen them. I've always used thicker batts as they tend not to get over saturated too quickly).

Let me know if you've got any questions in the comments below and as always, thanks for watching.
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