A coworker once told me about the miracle of vinegar with clay. She said that if there is a break in clay at the bone dry stage, that you can use vinegar to heal the break. I had couple banks break before being fired and thought to give it a try. I placed the smaller section in the vinegar and it starte fizzling. I didn't expect that. I quickly and carefully placed the piece on the desired spot and held it for a second or two. Wah-lah! It worked!!! I am so stink'n happy about this that I had to share it with 300 of my closest friends... my blogging friends:)
A coworker once told me about the miracle of vinegar with clay. She said that if there is a break in clay at the bone dry stage, that you can use vinegar to heal the break. I had couple banks break before being fired and thought to give it a try. I placed the smaller section in the vinegar and it starte fizzling. I didn't expect that. I quickly and carefully placed the piece on the desired spot and held it for a second or two. Wah-lah! It worked!!! I am so stink'n happy about this that I had to share it with 300 of my closest friends... my blogging friends:)
Very cool! I know that by adding vinegar to clay and water it creates a better slip, but this is great!!!
ReplyDeleteThat's amazing. We're starting clay this month and this tip will come in handy! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBarb
You've got to be kidding!!!! amazing
ReplyDeleteGee, I wonder if this would work with air dry clay. I'll have to try it!
ReplyDeleteDid it work??? I'm getting out the air dry clay with my students this week and would really like to know.
DeleteNope. I don't think it would work for air dry clay.
DeleteThis is the best tip ever. I will definitely be trying this one.
ReplyDeleteI am echoing Phyl.... I wonder about air dry clay! I've just been hot gluing broken pieces before we paint.
ReplyDeleteI am thrilled by this. Breakage at this stage stresses me out. Do you dilute the vinegar at all?
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely fantastic! Thanks so much for the tip!
ReplyDeleteDid you put it in the kiln after using the vinegar?
ReplyDeleteYep... it's a miracle!
DeleteJust had two Kindergarten coil pots separate at the coil. Trying this tomorrow!!
ReplyDeleteKim @ Art on my Hands
Have you bisque your piece? How about glazed it. Did your bond hold?
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