Picture of Dress the box
Cover a box in cling film, then flop the clay over it like a kid throwing a blanket fort. Press gently, line it up, and if it flops—pretend it’s “organic design.” Add a small weight if needed. (Book = good. Cat = bad.) Leave it to dry. It will crack. It will annoy you. That’s when you patch with slip (clay mush) and whisper: “Not today, Satan.” Flip it so both sides dry. Try not to “check” it every five minutes, though I know you will.