handcoiling
Handcoiling is a method of forming clay into a desired shape by rolling out ropes of clay and then stacking and joining them. This technique is one of the oldest and most fundamental methods of pottery creation, predating the potter's wheel.
To begin handcoiling, the potter prepares a suitable clay body. This clay is then divided into portions
Once the coils are prepared, the base of the pot is typically formed, often from a flat
After stacking, the coils are blended together. This blending can be done by smoothing the inner and