Breaking 1 Clay block = ~2 Clay ball items
1 Clay ball item + Furnace = 1 Brick
4 Clay ball items + Crafting table = 1 Clay block
1 Clay block + Furnace = 1 Terracotta block

So, by this logic :
1 Terracotta block + Crafting table = ~4 Bricks

Except it doesn't work like that.
I argue it should work like that.
I rest my case.
Thank you for your time.