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Ceramics techniques - AQAClay modelling

Find out about the different ways to use and build clay and various finishing techniques that can be used to colour and decorate clay objects. These methods have advantages and disadvantages and require different skills, techniques and equipment.

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Clay modelling

Modelling is a technique commonly used for creating portraits, animals, flowers and other decorative items.

A rough red clay model of a wild cat with its mouth wide open
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A model of wild cat made using clay pellets

Small 鈥pellets鈥 of clay can be used to build up a variety of shapes and forms. The surface can be left rough to add an interesting texture.

Plastic or wooden modelling tools are often used to carve and smooth shapes.