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Using a clay that incorporates cellulose fibers, which makes the clay stronger and lighter. It's ideal for delicate or large-scale ceramic artworks.

A firing process involving removing pottery from the kiln while it's glowing hot and then cooling it quickly in the open air or in a container with combustible materials. Not a hand-building technique, but rather a firing technique that often complements hand-built pottery.

Carving a piece out of a solid block of clay. It allows creating dense, sculptural forms and is traditionally used in Japanese pottery.

A clump of clay is placed over a dome-shaped object and pressed to take on its form. Great for symmetrical items like platters and shallow bowls.

Similar to hump mold but the clay slab is laid inside a concave form. Useful for creating items like large bowls and basins.

Creating pottery with a marbled appearance by combining differently colored clays. It's a decorative technique best used with hand-building or throwing.

Decorative process of scratching through a surface layer of colored slip to reveal the clay body beneath. Often used for detailed surface decoration.

Attachment of small, molded decorative elements to a leather-hard clay body. It's perfect for adding intricate details to pottery surfaces.

Forming a pot by pinching the clay to create a hollow shape. Best used for small, rounded objects like bowls and cups.

Creating objects by rolling out ropes of clay and stacking them to form a shape. Best for vases, jars, and large vessels.

A method where clay is placed inside a porous mold to create a hollow form. Good for complex shapes and details.

Pattern making by stacking or layering colored clay and then slicing through to reveal intricate patterns. Best used for decorative objects.

A traditional Eastern European technique of dipping hot pottery into a fermented mixture and then into water, creating a unique finish. Like Raku, it complements hand-built forms.

Flat pieces of clay are rolled out like a dough and cut into shapes before joining them together. Ideal for making boxes, plates, and architectural forms.