Ceramic - Pottery Dictionary

by Susan Mussi

CLAY (1) Kneading.

ca: ARGILA (1) Pastar.

es: ARCILLA (1) Amasar.

Kneading
1) Cut the clay to the size you find workable.
2) Push it down and outwards forming a rectangle of the size you require.
3) Turn and pull up the edge furthest away bending it into a vertical position.
4) Push it down pressing the part nearest to you and flatten it out.
5) Turn 90º and continue repeating until it is well mixed.

Link to the viedo made by – Núria Pié

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