The problems I think are predominantly poor quality clay (they say now it is
silt instead) and I suspect not too great workmanship. I don't see the failure
as being climate related. Since I also had little success in making my own
straw-clay, with what appeared to pass the tests for usable clay, I caution
others to find the appropriate clay as a first step in using this material.
Marc
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