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The lump of clay is kept on the potter’s wheel
With gentle and cautious hand movements, the circumference of the vessel is formed
Continuous spinning of the wheel enables perforating and forming a circular shape
The depth is given by gently pushing the hands inside the vessel
The artisan concurrently shapes the rim and the base of the vessel
A strong hand-eye correlation is required to excel in this skill
Cautiously the potter starts to shape the vessel
The vessel is smoothened with soft hands simultaneously
The extra material is scooped out lightly so the base is not disturbed
The vessel is again checked for faults after completion
The vessels are left to dry naturally
The lip of the pot is smoothened to remove finger intends
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