I wanted to bring this mode of operating into academia. My research with the ABB Robot is centered around conservation of material. I want to present an opportunity to form find with a material that is reusable - clay. This way of making allows the student to make a one-time purchase of the material, and is able to study parametrics with it aided by the ABB and Grasshopper - all without having to 3D print nor laser cut and assemble, which is costly with both time and materials. The use of clay and parametrics will allow the student to get an essence of a form, and if they do not like it they can simply reset the clay and try again - no waste. If a form is found that they have interest in, water-based clay can be left to dry and then photographed. When complete, add water and allow the clay to become malleable again, then reuse.