Designing ‘Embouchure Clay’ Parameter Formulation: Sabak Earth Ceramic Craft

Clay is a deceptively simple material. It is beneficial to the entire world and was made an important commodity. Clay is an unpredictable material because it can be found in the earth already softened with moisture and ready to be worked. However, some of the clay needs modification before it can be used in ceramic manufacture. Malaysia has several ceramic craft entrepreneurs that purely use clay that is obtained nearest their location, for example, Sayong Craft Perak, Zultah Craft Kelantan, Termin Craft Pahang, and Bendang Studio Melaka. Currently, Sabak Bernam has developed a ceramic craft enterprise that was known as Sabak Earth craft. However, they still are not using local clay from Sabak Bernam. Through appropriate research and development on clay in Sabak Bernam, it will enable the artist, academician, and especially Sabak Earth to uncover new sources of clay for ceramic production. The objective of this research was to study the capability of clay at Sabak Bernam for Sabak Earth craft products in two different techniques, slip trailing and press mould. Due to this research Sabak Earth will enhance the manufacture of ceramic craft products with low-cost raw materials.