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1. Pottery

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   Clay Sources and Tempering
   The plasticity of raw clay allows it to be molded into desired shapes. However, unfired clay is inherently fragile and prone to cracking during drying and firing due to differential shrinkage. To mitigate these stresses, temper-inorganic materials mixed into the clay body—is essential.
   Common tempering agents include: