Drape molding (also called drape forming) involves laying clay slabs over molds to shape bowls, trays, plates, or sculptural forms. Because gravity does much of the work, this method is beginner-friendly and widely used in classrooms, studios, and production settings to create consistent shapes.
Drape molding
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