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Hand Building Techniques

Pottery can be created without the use of a potter's wheel. Explore the ways to produce pottery by hand using simple tools or by using just the hands and fingers.
Basic Hand Building Techniques
Before potters had the wheel, they were creating spectacular pots and clay forms. Using clay, their hands, and a minimum of tools they brought function and artistry together. Below are the three most common forms of producing hand built pots.

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