Pottery Drying Guide for iOS

Know exactly when to
cover your clay.

Weather-based drying conditions for potters. Crack risk, estimated drying days, and daily cover/expose recommendations โ€” tailored to your clay type.

Your clay. Today's weather.

Today's Conditions
82ยฐF ยท 62% RH 5 mph wind
Indoor studio
Clay Profile
Porcelain Medium
Thickness: 6โ€“12mm
Drying Score
58 / 100 MEDIUM RISK
Est. drying time: 9.4 days
Action
๐ŸŸก Tent loosely. Check every 4โ€“6 hours. Protect rims and handles.

Estimates are approximate guidelines based on weather data and general clay science. Always check by touch before firing.

Stop relying on gut feeling.

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Drying Score

0โ€“100 daily score that tells you how ideal today's conditions are for your specific clay type and thickness.

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Crack Risk Level

LOW / MEDIUM / HIGH / EXTREME color-coded risk based on humidity, temperature, and your clay's optimal drying range.

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Estimated Drying Days

Calculated from clay type, piece thickness, and today's weather. Porcelain mug vs raku bowl โ€” completely different timelines.

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7-Day Forecast

See crack risk and drying scores for the entire week. Plan when to uncover, when to cover, when to fire. (Pro)

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Best Window to Uncover

Hourly analysis finds the safest window today when conditions fall inside your clay's optimal drying range. (Pro)

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Drying Log & Notifications

Track multiple pieces drying simultaneously. Get "Ready to Fire" notifications when estimated time is reached. (Pro)

Every clay body, different science.

๐Ÿบ Porcelain ๐ŸŸค Stoneware ๐Ÿ”ด Earthenware ๐Ÿ”ฅ Raku / Grogged ๐Ÿ“ Thin (< 6mm) ๐Ÿ“ Medium (6โ€“12mm) ๐Ÿงฑ Thick (12โ€“25mm) ๐Ÿ—ฟ Very Thick (> 25mm) ๐Ÿ  Indoor Studio ๐Ÿš๏ธ Garage / Shed ๐ŸŒค๏ธ Outdoor

Three inputs. Daily drying guidance.

1

Set your clay profile

Choose clay type, typical thickness, and studio type. Takes 30 seconds on first launch.

2

Weather fetched automatically

ClayWeather pulls today's humidity, temperature, and wind using your location.

3

Get your daily drying guide

Crack risk, drying score, estimated days, and cover/expose recommendation โ€” updated every morning.

Stop guessing.
Dry your clay with confidence.

Free to use. Pro features $4.99/month.

Download on the App Store