Sculpting with Nara Sculpture Clay Wedging and Conditioning Before using, thoroughly wedge the clay to ensure it is well-mixed and free of air pockets. This will help improve the clay's workability and reduce the risk of cracking or warping during drying and firing. Hand-Building Techniques Nara Sculpture Clay is well-suited for a variety of hand-building techniques, including pinching, coiling, slab-building, and modeling. The clay's fine texture and excellent plasticity make it easy to shape and sculpt intricate forms. Tools and Texturing Use a variety of sculpting tools, such as loop tools, ribbon tools, and modeling tools, to add fine details and textures to your sculptures. The clay's smooth surface also accepts impressions and markings well