All clays must shrink when they lose water of plasticity. Describe the problems that can be the result,?

Question

and how can the potter minimize them?

Answer 1

IT CAN CAUSE A CRACK, CAUSING THE WHOLE PROJECT TO FALL APART.

IT MAY NOT LINK/HOLD AN RAISED PIECE TO PROJECT

DIP SPONGE IN WATER, THEN SQUEEZE EXCESS OF WATER BACK INTO CONTAINER.