Useful tools
Use a cutting wire to slice enough clay to work with (Picture 1).
To get an even surface, use a wooden roller and 2 pieces of wood of the same thickness (Picture 2).
A large wire-loop tool helps to extract large pieces of clay and give shape to the working piece; for example, a bowl (Picture 3).
A double-face wire-loop tool is used to remove the traces of clay and smooth over details (Picture 4).
To seal two different pieces of clay, mark them with a spatula or a die (Picture 5), and then, using a paintbrush, moisten them with slurry (clay previously mixed with water until a liquid texture is obtained).
When pieces are united to form an angle, in order to glue them, it is better to make a noodle of clay along the angle, then to press and define the angle with a spatula (Picture 6).
A wooden rib helps to eliminate small imperfections on flat surfaces (Picture 7)
A metallic rib is used to eliminate small imperfections on curve surfaces (Picture 8)
To polish and smooth the piece, use a damp sponge (Picture 9).
For modelling hollow items, flexible supports can be used.
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