Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Activities Facet
3. Processes and Techniques (hierarchy name)
4. [processes and techniques by specific type]
5. [processes and techniques by material]
6. pottery techniques
7. pottery forming techniques

Anotations

Scope note:

Process by which clay is prepared for throwing; consists of cutting sections of clay with a wire and then pounding or kneading by hand to expel air pockets and to make the consistency of the clay more pliable.