Wet cast can be deformed slightly without crumbling. Forms a rough broken ribben when rolled between thumb and forefinger. Has a relatively even mixture of sand, silt, and clay. Moist cast bears handling. When rolled between thumb and forefinger it forms a rough broken ribben that will not bear its own weight.
Dry material feels like flour.
Moist cast bears handling. Wet cast can be kneaded into different shapes but with a tendency to crack as moisture is worked out. When rolled between thumb and forefinger it forms a thin smooth ribbon that just bears its own weight. Wet cast can be molded into different shapes but tends to break as moisture is worked out. When rolled between thumb and forefinger it forms a thin smooth slick ribbon that will bear its own weight.