Ceramic - Pottery Dictionary

by Susan Mussi

SLURRY

ca: BEURADA

es: LECHADA

Slurry is slip it is a ruff, thick mixture of water and clay, usually prepaid in small quantizes and applied with a paint brush to pieces of clay that have to be joined, they should be scored first. It is used when joining parts that are broken or have to be attached separately, such as handles, spouts, etc. Make the slurry with the same type of clay as the piece being made.