Working With Clay: A How-to Guide

Clay is formed by the action of wind and water on rocks over thousands of years.
29 July 2007

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Clay is found almost everywhere in the world. It is formed by the action of wind and water on rocks over thousands of years. The rocks change in both chemical and physical ways. Chemically, elements like potassium and aluminum are added and taken away. Physically, the rocks break down into smaller and smaller pieces. After a long time, some of the rock changes to clay.


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