Because earthenware pottery is by nature porous, it is important to seal eating, drinking and cooking vessels. Here I try 4 different sealing methods on identical bowls and compare the results to show which method of sealing pottery is superior. Lard, milk, starch and a commercial cutting board sealant go head-to-head. Howard's Butcher Block Conditioner - https://amzn.to/3wDu62x Other Sealing Videos Previous sealing video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXxH9eQP8i8 Milk sealing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YuKn76tSU-Q Chemical sealant: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Swf-tb2zIC8 🏺 My students and I make pottery together over Zoom every Wednesday evening. Please consider joining us https://ancientpottery.how/ancient-potters-club/ ❤️ Please help support my channel Channel membership null T shirts and other merch - https://andy-wards-ancient-pottery.creator-spring.com/ 🛍 Shop for pottery related goodies Classes, tools and pottery are available at my online store: https://ancientpottery.how/shop/ 📚 Improve your pottery skills Check out my in-person pottery workshops and online masterclasses to improve your pottery making skills. https://ancientpottery.how/classes/ ⭐️ Social media Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/andywardpottery Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ancientpottery/ 📬 Send me mail Andy Ward PO Box 43601 Tucson, AZ 85733 As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.