Marl Clay

by Candice
(Ontario)

Hello,

I live on a lake in Eastern Ontario that is full of white marl. As kids we always played in it, but have never considered using it for anything. Recently I started investigating the ancient uses of marl and came to discover that it was used for pottery in Egypt. I would like to know what I have to add to it to use it to make pottery? since it dries quickly, I realize it must be dried carefully. Perhaps you could provide me with some information?

Thank you,

C. Castiglione