Which hand-building method joins flat sheets of clay?

Slab building.

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  1. Coil building
  2. Slab building ✔
  3. Pinch potting

Why: Slab building uses flat sheets of clay. Slabs can be joined with slip to make boxes, cups, and more.

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Answer: Slab building. Slab building uses flat sheets of clay. Slabs can be joined with slip to make boxes, cups, and more.

  1. Pottery en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pottery
    Wares can be constructed by hand from coils of clay, combining flat slabs of clay, or pinching solid balls of clay
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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