Left over sheetrock or wallboard makes great pottery drying boards. All you need is the board, a cutting knife and some duct tape. In this case I used white duct tape. Make sure you do this project outside away from your clay. Any plaster that gets into clay will cause it to explode in the kiln.
Here is the pile of leftover sheetrock we had from finishing off our basement room.
Score one side of the sheetrock with your knife.
Let one side extend over the table. Hit the side extending over the table. The sheetrock drops in half right on the cutting line.
Flip the board over and cut the other side with the knife.
Be sure to wrap all sides of the board with your duct tape and brush off any particles of plaster before you bring the boards into your clay working area. My old old boards have lasted about eight years so I was due for some new ones. Yesterday I worked at the gallery and today I'll be at the Trash to Treasures sale. Last week I made quite a few sales; hopefully this week will be the same. Thanks for reading and for all your comments.
Ooh so clever... There's so many little tricks to the trade out there. I just learned a few in the photography department. hmmmm...still learning.
ReplyDeleteHi Turquoisemoon, thanks, yes we didn't have to throw away all the cut offs and could put them to good use.
ReplyDeletea great way to use up the odds and ends!
ReplyDeleteHi Michele, thanks, yes, takes a bit of time but they last a long time.
DeleteYes...great use of sheetrock. And our community studio has some that have been well used. They don't take too well to wiping with a wet sponge however...paper covering only lasts so long. Thanks for sharing a good tip!
ReplyDeleteHi Barb, thanks, mine seem to be ok but I wring out my sponge really well before wiping.
DeleteGood luck on the sales this weekend.
ReplyDeleteAnd I love your use of the 'left-overs'.
Hi Sue, thanks, potters seem to use up all the scraps. Ha.
DeleteThat's a good hint! Thank you. Have a great weekend, Linda. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Lee, thanks, hope you had a good weekend too.
Deletegood use of left overs... good luck with your sales...
ReplyDeleteHi Anna, thanks, sales went well since the weather is finally warming up quite a bit.
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