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- Processing of Clay and Ceramics
- ExcavationExcavation involves the removal of soil or rock from a site to form an open face, hole or cavity, using tools, machinery or explosives. More of Clay
- Moulding of Clay
- Firing
- Decoration
The stages in the processing of ceramics are essentially the same, as the stages in the processing of clay.
To use clay in making any item, four different processes are involved. They are:
1. Excavation of Clay/Clay Preparation:
Clay is usually excavated from the earth with a shovel. The clay is then processed, so as to remove air bubbles, and sand particles, so that it can be mouldable.
2. Shaping or Moulding of Clay:
This is the processing of clay to a particular shape. There are three basic methods involved. They are:
- The Pinch Method
- Use of Moulds
- Potter’s Wheel Method
a. The Pinch Method:
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