How Do You Make Pottery Using Dice?
When creating pottery, the options and ideas are endless. But what happens after the perfect design is formed? Can it be recreated or is it merely a one of a kind? Can the exact same size and shape be made over and over again? It is possible to recreate pottery creations using a special tool called a dice. What is a Pottery Dice? A pottery dice is basically like a mold of a specific shape, for example a cup. The dice used in pottery always comes in thick pieces, usually at least three separate pieces. One piece is basically a small pedestal or stand for the other two pieces to sit on. The remaining two pieces form the two halves of the shape. For example, the dice would have to front of a cup indented in one piece and the back of the cup indented in the second piece. The two pieces fit perfectly together and rest on top of the pedestal piece. How is a Dice Used in Pottery? First, the dice should be rubbed down on the inside with French chalk. This helps to keep the liquid clay from sti
