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| Levigation involves mixing clay with water, in large basins to purify it and make the clay consistent. |
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| It was used so that it could be turned by the potter's assistant. The wheel was low down to the ground. The diameter of the wheel is a lot wider than the modern version, so the working area was different. |
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| When the clay was centered on the wheel, it is thrown. It is where the potter uses his hands to shape the clay. |
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| After the main body of the vase was thrown,it was then turned. It involves the refining shape of the finished vessel with metal or wooden instruments while turned. It ensured that all excess clay was removed. |
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| A light mixture of clay and water. The sections were dried after being stuck together with a slip. |
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