How to make damp box, Essential for ceramic studios

A damp box is essential to keep a consistent moisture state of clay bodies. To joint different clay parts together, it is critical to make sure these pieces at a similar moisture state. The damp box is helpful to keep the clay pieces workable for weeks. This video shows how I make a damp box for my clay studio.

This damp box is made of a large plastic container with a relatively thick (1-2 inches) plaster in the bottom. The plaster can store a large quantity of water and maintain a consistent moisture environment in the container. Check out this video for a step-by-step process on making the damp box.

I am Wanying Liang, an artist based in upstate New York. I record the process of how I work on ceramic sculptures. The videos are mostly slow, quiet, sometimes might be boring, but you may find them satisfying to watch, too.

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Soft rib:
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Wire stylus tool:
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