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Record 1 1985-02-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Clay Working Methods (Ceramics)
DEF

The shaping of an article on a lathe or potter's wheel.

CONT

The base of nearly every pot is finished by turning.

OBS

This can be done immediately after throwing but more generally when leather-hard.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Techniques de la céramique
DEF

Finition sur le tour des objets ébauchés, à l'aide d'outils appelés tournassins.

OBS

[Le tournassage] permet d'affiner les courbes et de parachever les détails de forme qui ne peuvent être obtenus à la main lors du tournage.

Spanish

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