Answer
The two desirable characteristics of clay minerals relative to fabrication processes are as follows:
1.they become hydroplastic (and therefore formable) when mixed with water
2. during firing, clays melt over a range of temperatures which allows some fusion and bonding of the ware without complete melting and a loss of mechanical integrity and shape
Work Step by Step
The two desirable characteristics of clay minerals relative to fabrication processes are as follows:
1.they become hydroplastic (and therefore formable) when mixed with water.
2. during firing, clays melt over a range of temperatures which allows some fusion and bonding of the ware without complete melting and a loss of mechanical integrity and shape.
