Two Methods of EXERCISE - 2
Making pottery on the potter's wheel is called throwing'. The thrower is a very
skillful workman. But there is another method of shaping articles out of clay, 'moulding'. A
plaster mould is made and the clay is pressed into it. This is a quicker and less difficult way to
make things like handles, but all the most beautiful pottery is thrown. When a piece of pottery
is taken off the wheel, it is put aside to dry, after which a design may be painted on it with
special colours that will stand great heat; it is then ready to be fired. This is done in a large
oven or kiln. The pieces of pottery are placed in earthenware tubs called 'saggers' so that the
flames cannot touch the pots.
QUESTIONS
1.
What is throwing'?
What is the other method of shaping articles?
3.
What is the advantage of moulding"?
How does the potter make designs on the pieces of pottery?
How are the pieces of pottery baked in fire?
2.
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