Ceramic Lecture 6
 

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We use a slab roller to roll our clay, but you could also use rolling pins or the "reverse pizza" method.  When using the roller be sure to knead the clay, spank it to a thinner shape of your choice, roll it and remove it promptly so that it doesn't stick to the roller bed.  If the bed is wet use newspaper and remove from paper very promptly to avoid the clay sticking to the roller bed.  

Slabs can be used for unlimited purposes.  We will make three plates, using slump and hump molds.  The photo at left shows the use of a hump mold with a carved decoration.

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