Clay Recycling Program - Revision history

Julirenner: it is better that the discontinued program doesn't show up in the list of Ceramics/cathegory

2025-12-12T21:04:17Z

it is better that the discontinued program doesn't show up in the list of Ceramics/cathegory

Sid at 00:54, 6 November 2025

2025-11-06T00:54:02Z

Sid at 00:03, 12 August 2025

2025-08-12T00:03:15Z

Sid at 20:28, 29 April 2025

2025-04-29T20:28:33Z

Winnie at 15:39, 29 April 2025

2025-04-29T15:39:24Z

Winnie at 15:38, 29 April 2025

2025-04-29T15:38:26Z

Winnie at 14:41, 11 April 2025

2025-04-11T14:41:12Z

Winnie: Created

2025-04-10T18:30:00Z

Created

Laurel at 20:23, 17 March 2025

2025-03-17T20:23:15Z

Laurel: Created blank page

2025-03-17T20:22:26Z

Created blank page

New page

← Older revision		Revision as of 21:04, 12 December 2025
Line 1:		Line 1:
−	~~[[Category:Ceramics]]~~
−
	== This program was discontinued in October 2025 due to lack of volunteer interest ==		== This program was discontinued in October 2025 due to lack of volunteer interest ==

← Older revision		Revision as of 00:54, 6 November 2025
Line 1:		Line 1:
	[[Category:Ceramics]]		[[Category:Ceramics]]
		+
		+	== This program was discontinued in October 2025 due to lack of volunteer interest ==

	== '''Overview''' ==		== '''Overview''' ==

← Older revision		Revision as of 00:03, 12 August 2025
Line 63:		Line 63:

	== '''Recycled Clay Usage''' ==		== '''Recycled Clay Usage''' ==
−	Recycling clay is a very labor intensive process, if you volunteer to help with the process you will get first dibs on the free recycled clay. Remaining Recycled Clay will be used for classes, CSIs, ~~etc~~.	+	Recycling clay is a very labor intensive process, if you volunteer to help with the process you will get first dibs on the free recycled clay. Remaining Recycled Clay will be used for classes, CSIs, events, special firings, SIGs, and other community oriented Asmbly activities.

@@ Line 31: / Line 31: @@
 === '''Problems or Bucket Getting Full?''' ===
-Notify us using the Problem Report (asmbly.com/problem) when the buckets are ¾ or more full.
+Notify us using the Problem Report ([https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfBhIcxwJPpBbuTVlxZ6-hSfNduEM5kkT0e4JP_uxGe9Ar75Q/viewform asmbly.org/problem]) when the buckets are ¾ or more full.
 == '''Recycling Steps''' ==

@@ Line 2: / Line 2: @@
 == '''Overview''' ==
-As long as it has not been fired, clay is infinitely recyclable! The ASMBLY clay recycling program is meant to help our space reclaim a material that can be easily reused rather than thrown into the landfill. Members, students, and other participants are welcome to participate in the clay recycling program and add their scraps and slop to the communal buckets. We also encourage members to recycle their own clay as on a small scale, the process is easy and allows individual members to save money on purchasing new clay.
+As long as it has not been fired, clay is infinitely recyclable! The ASMBLY clay recycling program is meant to help our space reclaim a material that can be easily reused rather than thrown into the landfill.
 =='''Volunteering'''==

@@ Line 1: / Line 1: @@
 [[Category:Ceramics]]
-== '''Volunteering''' ==
+== '''Overview''' ==
 Volunteer tasks associated with clay recycling are part of the Ceramics Steward-On-Duty to-do list. Volunteers may not log separate hours for volunteer labor associated with this task.

@@ Line 39: / Line 39: @@
 ==== '''Make the Mix''' ====
-* If clay scraps are not fully dried out, dry out in the sun until fully dry (crumbly/brittle)
+* '''Dry Clay:''' If clay scraps are not fully dried out, dry out in the sun until fully dry (crumbly/brittle)
-* Strain clay slop and mix with fully dried scraps, add water as needed
+* '''Slop:''' Strain clay slop and mix with fully dried scraps, add water as needed
-* Let sit for 24 hours
+* '''Initial Mix:''' Make sure everything gets submerged
 ==== '''Dry It Out''' ====
-* Hand mix the newly mixed scraps and slop (should be very wet clay texture)
+* '''Mix Again:''' Hand mix or use heavy duty paint mixer to homogenize the newly mixed scraps and slop (should be very wet clay texture)
-* Spread out onto Hardibacker sheets
+* '''Dry:''' Spread out onto Hardibacker sheets
 ** If left outside (especially if out in the sun), check every 1-2 hours until pliable
 ** If left inside, check every 12-24 hours until pliable
@@ Line 52: / Line 53: @@
 ==== '''Prep It For Use''' ====
-* Slam wedge together to homogenize mix
+* '''Slam Wedge:''' Slam wedge together to homogenize mix
-* Cut into smaller chunks and spiral or ramshead wedge until there are no bubbles
+* '''Wedge:''' Cut into smaller chunks and spiral or ramshead wedge until there are no bubbles
-* Bag up in to old 20lb bags, secure tightly
+* '''Bag:''' Bag up into old 20lb bags, secure tightly
 == '''Recycled Clay Usage''' ==
 Recycling clay is a very labor intensive process, if you volunteer to help with the process you will get first dibs on the free recycled clay. Remaining Recycled Clay will be used for classes, CSIs, etc.

← Older revision		Revision as of 18:30, 10 April 2025
Line 1:		Line 1:
	[[Category:Ceramics]]		[[Category:Ceramics]]
		+
		+	== '''Volunteering''' ==
		+	Volunteer tasks associated with clay recycling are part of the Ceramics Steward-On-Duty to-do list. Volunteers may not log separate hours for volunteer labor associated with this task.
		+
		+	== '''Bucket Guidelines''' ==
		+
		+	=== '''Dry Clay''' ===
		+
		+	* '''Best for:''' trimmings from wheel throwing or hand building, fully dried broken pieces
		+	* Put clay scraps into the appropriate 5 gallon bucket
		+	** The drier the better
		+	** Only unfired clay (no glaze, no fired clay, no other contaminants)
		+	** Absolutely no water - if your clay is wet, it does not go in this bucket
		+
		+	=== '''Slop''' ===
		+
		+	* '''Best for:''' slop from wheel throwing, slip from handbuilding
		+	* Put clay slop into appropriate 5 gallon bucket
		+	** When possible, strain out as much excess water as possible before adding your slop to this bucket - water will fill up these buckets fast!
		+	** No glaze water or other contaminants
		+
		+	=== '''Locations''' ===
		+
		+	* Buckets have one location - between the wheel sink and the kiln drop off and pick up shelves (south wall of the studio)
		+
		+	=== '''Problems or Bucket Getting Full?''' ===
		+	Notify us using the Problem Report (asmbly.com/problem) when the buckets are ¾ or more full.
		+
		+	== '''Recycling Steps''' ==
		+
		+	=== '''Member and Teacher Responsibility''' ===
		+
		+	* Add dry clay scraps and slop to the appropriate buckets
		+	* Notify Winnie with a Problem Report when the buckets are ¾ or more full
		+
		+	=== '''Volunteer Responsibility''' ===
		+
		+	==== '''Make the Mix''' ====
		+
		+	* If clay scraps are not fully dried out, dry out in the sun until fully dry (crumbly/brittle)
		+	* Strain clay slop and mix with fully dried scraps, add water as needed
		+	* Let sit for 24 hours
		+
		+	==== '''Dry It Out''' ====
		+
		+	* Hand mix the newly mixed scraps and slop (should be very wet clay texture)
		+	* Spread out onto Hardibacker sheets
		+	** If left outside (especially if out in the sun), check every 1-2 hours until pliable
		+	** If left inside, check every 12-24 hours until pliable
		+
		+	==== '''Prep It For Use''' ====
		+
		+	* Slam wedge together to homogenize mix
		+	* Cut into smaller chunks and spiral or ramshead wedge until there are no bubbles
		+	* Bag up in to old 20lb bags, secure tightly
		+
		+	== '''Recycled Clay Usage''' ==
		+	Recycling clay is a very labor intensive process, if you volunteer to help with the process you will get first dibs on the free recycled clay. Remaining Recycled Clay will be used for classes, CSIs, etc.

← Older revision	Revision as of 20:23, 17 March 2025
Line 1:	Line 1:
−	+	[[Category:Ceramics]]