Why is My Pottery Clay Always Sticky? — Spinning Pots

Terry Connor
5 min readSep 20, 2020

Working with pottery clay is quite tricky. Sometimes it’s too hard to work with, and at times it’s very sticky to build any shape. So, the clay must be soft and pliable enough to be able to mold it. But too much stickiness can create a lot of mess.

Struggling with your clay’s texture might feel like a hectic job, especially if you are a beginner. But by learning a few hacks and techniques, you can quickly revive your clay from muggy conditions to make it workable again.

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Terry Connor

I'm someone who is always looking to improve my life and others. Looking to be a better person spiritually and financially. Plus I love pottery and Cats.