Step 1: Place a piece of flattened clay over the design in the sprig mold

Step 2: Use the bag of sand to pounce the clay into the form. 

Step 3: Lift the clay from the form.

Step 4: Use a cleaning tool to cut the shapes from the clay. Repeat steps 1-4 until you have gathered the desired number of sprig objects.

Step 5: Use a moistened sponge to lightly clean edges of your objects.

Step 6: After arranging the objects on your hump or slump item, use a clean- ing tool to lightly score the area where the sprig objects will attach.

Step 7: Use a cleaning tool to lightly score the back of the sprig objects.

Step 8: Apply a small amount of slip to the back of the sprig item. Step 9

Step 9: Depress the sprig onto the scored area on the piece.

Step 10: Create any additional adornments with clay and attach the same way as your sprig items.

Step 11: Gently clean the entire object removing any imperfections with a sponge and cleaning tool where necessary.

Step 12: When the object is leather hard, remove it from the mold and clean the edges with a cleaning tool. Allow to dry completely before firing.

Note: Add a small ball of clay to the backside of sprig objects and fire to create clay stamps for making impressions in wet clay.