The transformation of raw clay into exquisite ceramic pottery involves multiple stages of expert craftsmanship. Factories use high-tech molding machines and kiln-firing techniques to produce ...

Clay is leather-hard when it has dried for a few hours and has become slightly stiff. It feels cool to the touch. At this stage, a lot of the water has evaporated and the surface is not sticky.

Clay is leather-hard when it has dried for a few hours and has become slightly stiff. It feels cool to the touch. At this stage, a lot of the water has evaporated and the surface is not sticky.

Clay, Wood, Fire, Spirit: The Pottery of Richard Bresnahan is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones, Amazon Fire TV ...