Clay is best used when it is?

Explanation

Wet clay is soft and easy to shape. Artists can mold it, pinch it, and form it freely. The moisture keeps it flexible.

Dry or cracked clay breaks when you try to shape it. It loses its workability. Wet clay responds smoothly to pressure and tools.

After shaping, clay dries and then gets fired. The wet stage is when creation happens. Proper moisture makes quality pottery possible.