Pottery Basics: How to Make Clay Slip (Fast & Easy) [subtitled]

Learn how to make clay slip – fast, easy, and for free! In this beginner pottery tutorial, I’ll show you exactly how to make slip, the essential “glue” used by potters to assemble clay parts. You don't need to grind your clay into powder – I'll show you a simple and effective way using dry clay scraps and water. Perfect for beginners or anyone looking for a quick refresher. 🎯 In this video: • What is slip and why it's essential • How to prepare your clay and dry it quickly • Crushing techniques: mortar, mallet, roller – or just soak! • Mixing to the perfect consistency ⚠️ Safety note: Silica dust can be harmful – always wear a mask when crushing dry clay. 🛠 This is a pottery 101 technique, with practical tips to make your studio life easier. •• WANT TO SUPPORT MY WORK? •• If you want to help me tame more clay and make more videos: Patreon – low fees, great vibes (8% cut): 👉 https://bit.ly/3G9yOtf YouTube Membership – convenient, but they take a big slice (45%!): 👉 https://bit.ly/46p3fpX One-off tip? A coffee is always appreciated: ☕ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/GregCeramics •• SHOP •• To view all my creations or purchase my pottery: https://www.greg-ceramics.com/ To purchase pot templates : https://gregceramics.gumroad.com/ •• MY TOOLS •• Buy my homemade tools : https://www.greg-ceramics.com/?page=tool Essential tools for beginners (or advancing): https://amzn.to/3V76ZZ2 (Amazon Affiliate links) 00:00 intro 00:30 We press a soft piece of clay? 01:06 2h in 6 sec. 01:12 Such a satisfying crack 01:22 ASMR time 02:10 4 shades of crunch 02:31 animal sequence 02:38 courage it's almost over 02:48 stir, stir, stir... 03:07 isn't it appetizing? 03:19 outro "Keys Of Moon - Yugen" is under a Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0) license https://www.youtube.com/c/KeysofMoonM... Music promoted by BreakingCopyright: https://youtu.be/MM2-z8inpY8 #pottery #ceramic #handmade #making #clay #bonsaipot #pot #slip