What is Fiber Clay?
The Paper Clay alternative that dosen't Rot!
This is amazing how do i use it?!
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: [Do I use fiber clay like I would use
that papered clay?]
A: [Yes you do, only you will not have to hold your nose!]
Q: [Do we use fiber clay and paper clay
the same as regular potters clay?]
A: [No! fiber clay sculptures can be built keeping in mind some of
the unique properties of fibered clay
Pieces of a sculpture can be made in advance,
allow to dry "BONE DRY" and then can be assembled with fibered clay slip and some fresh
clay.]
Q: [Do i have to fire sheepdog clay?]
A: [You can let it dry and paint it with paint, it will not last
forever but it is pretty strong]
Q: [What is a cone?]
A: [Orton cones were invented in the 1890's by American ceramic
engineer and teacher
Edward J. Orton Jr. (1863-1932) to accurately measure kiln
temperature. In 1896 he established his Standard Pyrometric Cone
Company. Orton was also a co-founder of the American Ceramics
Society in 1899, as well as President of the Ohio Institute of
Mining Engineers from 1893-94, Ohio State Geologist from 1899-1906
and Dean of the College of Engineering at The Ohio State University
from 1902-06 and 1910-15.]
Q: [Do you have any lesson plans for teachers?]
Lesson Plans for Teachers.
Using Taxidermy no-fire clay in the classroom. |  |
FiberClay creatures made of Sheepdog Fiberclay.Make parts one day assemble the creature on another day. |  |
Mica Clay Lesson PlanMake a bowl |  |
FiberClay Sculpting Lesson PlanLearn to work the paperclay way of attaching dry to dry with a slip and some clay. Sheepdog fiberclay that doesn't rot. |  |
| Monsters! From Pinch Pots Sheepdog Fiberclay pinch pot monsters.pdf |  |
]