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Which hand-building method uses rolled ropes of clay?

Coil building.

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Why: Coil building stacks ropes of clay. The coils are joined with slip to build up a vessel.

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Answer: Coil building. Coil building stacks ropes of clay. The coils are joined with slip to build up a vessel.

  1. Pottery en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pottery
    Wares can be constructed by hand from coils of clay
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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