Hand-build (Verb)
Meaning
Make without a potter's wheel; "This famous potter hand-builds all of her vessels".
Classification
Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
Examples
- She has specialized in hand-building unique sculptures for the last decade.
- The student was having trouble learning how to throw clay on a wheel, so instead, she decided to hand-build her ceramic project.
- This potter is particularly known for her capacity to hand-build large and intricate planters.
- Her primary focus shifted from throwing bowls on a wheel to learning the technique of hand-building delicate figurines.
- The method used by ancient civilizations inspired her decision to hand-build every piece in her 'Earthly Origins' collection.