vi. Techniques of Pottery Making in India
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Hand building |
Hand building is one of the fundamental pottery techniques, where the clay is shaped using only the hands and basic tools. This approach, which includes methods like pinch pottery, coil building, and slab construction, offers a great deal of personal expression and creativity in the process. |
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Wheel Throwing |
Wheel throwing, a more advanced pottery technique, involves shaping the clay on a rotating wheel. This method demands precision and skill, allowing the creation of symmetrical and evenly shaped pottery pieces. |
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Slip Casting |
Slip casting is used to form intricate shapes that are difficult to achieve with other techniques. In this process, liquid clay, known as slip, is poured into a plaster mold, where it is left to set before the finished piece is removed. |
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Firing Techniques |
Firing is a crucial step in the pottery making process, as it transforms the soft, malleable clay into a hard, durable object. Different firing techniques, such as open fire, kiln firing, and smoke firing, are used depending on the desired finish and the type of clay used. |