Lecture #5 - Alfred's Clay Store - Alfred University

Mixing chronologyfor blunging (Shar Mixer)1-Start with the flint and fluxes + roughly ¼ ofthe total clay content– Even with this small amount, there is enough clayto coat all flint and flux particles which is whatwe want– Not adding all the clay keeps the mixture morefluid, allowing for more efficient mixing2-Add the rest of the clay after a few minutes ofmixing3-Add large fillers (Grog) last