Mixing Clay for Internal and External Use

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Mixing Clay for Internal and External Use

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The most economical way to purchase clay is in its dry powder form. While

many websites will be happy to sell you hydrated and/or liquefied clay, it makes

good financial sense to purchase your clay in dry form, and learn to mix it

yourself.

 

 

Hydrating dry powder Calcium Bentonite clay for topical/external use is not

difficult, but may require some patience. On average, the amount of water

required to properly hydrate this clay will be ratio of 1 part dry clay to 3

parts

water. For every one cup of powdered bentonite clay add three cups of water

to fully hydrate the clay to produce a magma or creamy consistency that can be

considered colloidal.

 

 

While there is not one single method to prepare clay, our experience suggests

the following method:

 

1. Add the water to a plastic or glass container and sprinkle clay evenly

over the top. If one is making a large quantity of clay, layer the water and

clay. Cover tightly and let stand 24-48 hours depending on how much you are

mixing.

 

2. It takes time for the clay to hydrate. If you find that the powdered clay

is not adsorbing water, then gently create small holes from the top to the

bottom of the container, which will allow the water to penetrate to the bottom

of

the container.

 

3. Stirring the clay is not recommended as it tends to lump. If necessary

after 24 hours, " turn " the clay with a rubber spatula or plastic spoon by taking

the clay that is on the bottom of the container and moving it to the top.

 

4. Complete hydration can take from 48 hours to five days, depending on the

amount of clay being made.

 

The end product should be a gel substance without clumping. The more one

interferes in the process, the greater the chance of clumping. When placed in a

container, one should be able to feel a " bounce " to the clay, by holding the

container in one hand and tapping it with the other.

 

 

 

If the clay is not hydrated enough, it is easy to add small amounts of water.

 

 

 

 

Modern Method:

 

If you are in a hurry use a mixer with stainless steel blades to mix the

clay. Let it settle and mix again in a few hours. Continue mixing off and on

until

the clay is smooth and gelled. Let set overnight. Large quantities take

about 12 to 24 hours. Do not leave the beaters in the clay.

 

 

 

Preparing dry powder Calcium Bentonite Clay for internal use is even easier.

Use a plastic bottle with a plastic cap. The ratio for a fairly thick liquid

is one part clay to ten parts water. For instance ¼ cup of dry powder clay to

2 ½ cups of water.

 

 

 

First add dry clay to the container. Fill it half full with filtered or

distilled water. Shake vigorously. Add more water and shake again. Shake even

more. Let it stand for a while and shake again. Allow several hours for the

clay to expand.

 

 

 

The liquefied clay will keep at room temperature. No need to refrigerate it.

Shake each time before using.