To cut clay, wrap the wire cutter around a section and grasp the wooden handles while pulling the wire toward you. The wire slices through the clay with ease. Immediately wrap unused clay back in the plastic wrapping and close tightly with a twist tie. Work on a canvas surface for best results.
For your work in this book use the clay as it comes directly from the box. Press the clay with the heels of your hands to flatten it.
Stand up to roll the clay, getting your body weight behind it. Place slats of wood on both sides of the clay. Rest the rolling pin on the slats while rolling. As you roll the clay out, the thickness will conform to the thickness of the wooden slats. Lift and turn the clay as needed. Roll again until it is an even thickness throughout.
Textures can be pressed into the surface of the clay after the clay slab is rolled to the correct thickness. Do this by placing a doily or item of your choice onto the clay slab. Roll gently over it with a rolling pin. Rubber stamps can be pressed into the clay to make impressions.
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