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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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