Open raised Dig Spots with a Pickaxe or Shovel and check diving spots for free Clay. For a guaranteed conversion after the Stone Refinery is available, process 6 Stone into 1 Clay in 10 in-game minutes.
The actionable checklist
- 01Carry a Pickaxe or Shovel for raised Dig Spots.
- 02Check diving bubbles when your route crosses water.
- 03Compare a 50t shop purchase with your current time budget.
- 04Use 6 Stone at the Stone Refinery for a guaranteed Clay.
Collect Clay Without Spending Tesserae
Digging and diving fit naturally into routes you already run for artifacts and forage.
Open raised Dig Spots
Use either a Pickaxe or a Shovel on raised Dig Spots around the world. Clay is one possible result, so check spots as you travel rather than farming one screen with no visible targets.
Dive at bubbling water spots
Clay can also appear from diving. This source costs no Tesserae and pairs well with fishing or forage routes that already pass rivers and ponds.
Use Guaranteed Sources When a Project Is Waiting
Random drops are efficient over time, but a recipe or shop purchase finishes a shortfall immediately.
Convert 6 Stone at the Stone Refinery
The Stone Refinery recipe consumes 6 Stone and takes 10 in-game minutes for 1 Clay. This is the predictable choice when you have excess Stone and need an exact amount.
Buy Clay for 50t
Clay may be sold by the Carpenter's Shop or Balor's Wagon for 50 Tesserae. Stock availability can shape which shop is convenient, so treat the purchase as a time-saving option rather than your only source.
Frequently asked questions
Can I make Clay from Stone?
Yes. At the Stone Refinery, 6 Stone produces 1 Clay and the base process takes 10 in-game minutes.
Can the Pickaxe find Clay?
Yes. Use the Pickaxe on raised Dig Spots; a Shovel works on those spots too.
