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Pinch bowls are created by shaping and pressing clay with your hands.In this way you can create small bowls but also large vases.Some of the oldest archaeological artifacts are pinch bowls.Numerous civilizations used these artifacts for daily needs, and some continue to do so.Creating them is a lot of fun for children but even for adults.
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Steps
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Knead the clay to get rid of any air pockets.
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Roll the clay into a large ball and make sure it is moist.
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With your thumb, push down, creating a hole in the center of the ball.
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Make sure the hole is at least four centimeters deep.
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Using your thumb and forefinger, pinch the edges of the hole, pulling the clay up. With each movement of your hand, the vase should begin to take shape.
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Flatten the bottom by pressing gently against a table or countertop.
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Smooth the bowl with a rib or use tools of your choice to process the surface.
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Let it dry.
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Cook it.
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Paint and decorate it.
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You have successfully created a pinch bowl!Advertising
Advice
- Don't worry if it's not perfect the first few times.You have to be practical with everything, even pinch bowls.
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Warnings
- If you dispose of it, don't eat the nail polish.
- There may be a lot of silicon dust.If you choose to sand it when it dries, put a dust mask on the paint.
- Don't eat the clay or paint.
- Don't cut yourself!
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Things you will need
- About 1kg of clay
- Paint or enamel
- Apron or gown
- Waterfall
- Knife
- Metal or wooden rib
- Weaving tools
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