Handbuild (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 hand-builds intricate sculptures using a combination of coiling and pinching techniques.
- Hand-build ceramics often have a distinct character that mass-produced items lack.
- The artist hand-builds each piece, carefully considering every detail and texture.
- This craftsman hand-builds beautiful guitars using traditional techniques passed down through generations.
- Hand-build a simple planter by coiling and smoothing the clay, then allowing it to dry before firing.