Standard 112 Brown Speckle Shrinkage

Calculate required wet clay size for a desired finished size.

Desired Finished Size (cm)

Shrinkage / Loss Rate (%)

Result:

11.30 cm(Wet)

10.0 cm(Fired)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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