This is how I fix cracks in bone-dry or leather-hard clay when my pottery has cracked during the drying process. It can also be used to fix clay that has been bumped or otherwise damaged.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – start
0:53 – useful tools
1:19 – making paper clay slip
5:19 – repairing the crack with paper clay slip and vinegar
9:18 – making spooze
10:52 – making magic water
12:27 – repairing the crack with magic water and spooze
14:30 – sanding the repairs
18:48 – the finished repair
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Materials and Tools Used in This Video

Needle tool: https://amzn.to/3CN1kyZ
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Sodium silicate: https://bit.ly/3NCwVsh
Soda ash: https://bit.ly/3pxmqOZ
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Sandpaper (medium and fine grade): https://amzn.to/3CWVZFt
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Clay –

Amaco Stoneware Clay: https://bit.ly/clay38

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