This is the stage where clay is easily formed and shaped. It is soft and cold to the touch, but not very strong.
This is after the clay has been painted with a special coating that forms a glass-like covering over the project once it's been fired.
When clay is mostly made of water. It can be used to stick pieces of clay together.
This stage is when clay can be carved and it is perfect for attaching pieces together because they are stronger than soft clay. The clay still feels cold to the touch, but is no longer sticky.
This is after clay has been fired in the kiln once. This is when the material changes from clay to ceramic.
This stage is after clay has had about a week to dry out. The clay is most fragile at this stage and will easily break. You cannot move the clay or carve it any longer.
