Sometimes, too,
by means of one of these lathes milling-tools are used to cut designs
around the neck or base of the article. The rough edges are then
sponged and before the piece is thoroughly dried handles are put on if
desired. Here in America turning is the process very generally
employed for finishing articles begun by the jiggermen."
"And now about hollow ware--how do they make that?"
"Hollow ware is pressed by hand," answered Mr. Marwood. "The process
is used for pieces that cannot successfully be made by any other
means--such things, for example, as soup-tureens and large covered
dishes. The idea is to press the clay over or into moulds so it will
be the exact shape required. Of course this necessitates the making of
pieces in sections. The two sides of a vase are moulded separately,
for instance; also the bottom. Then the parts are pressed firmly
together and held in place by strings or thongs of leather until
securely joined. Afterward the base is inserted in its proper
place. The inside seams are then leveled and sponged away, and the
mould sent to the drying room. Later it is returned; the outside seams
moistened and smoothed; the moulded handles put on; and the piece is
ready to be decorated and fired.
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