alleryShaping a clay ball on a turning wheel is called what?
AThrowing
BWedging
CGlazing
DFiring
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Throwing
1. A potter places clay on a rotating wheel-head.
2. The clay is pulled up and out into a hollow shape; this is called throwing.
3. Wedging prepares clay, glazing coats it and firing hardens it.
_Source: Wikipedia, Pottery, Shaping_
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