Pottery-making techniques

Pottery-making involves shaping clay into desired forms through various techniques. Hand-building methods like pinching, coiling, and slab construction shape clay manually. Throwing on a potter's wheel uses centrifugal force to create symmetrical shapes, then refined by trimming. Once shaped, pottery is dried slowly to prevent cracking and then fired in a kiln at high temperatures to harden and durable. Glazing adds color and texture, applied before a second firing. These techniques allow artisans to craft functional ware and artistic pieces, blending creativity with technical skill.