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What does score mean when joining two clay pieces?

Roughing the surfaces so they grip.

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  1. Weighing the clay on a scale
  2. Roughing the surfaces so they grip ✔
  3. Smoothing the pot with water

Why: Scoring means scratching the surfaces that will touch. The rough texture helps slip and clay bond firmly together.

Huh, didn't know that: Scoring means scratching the surfaces that will touch. The rough texture helps slip and clay bond firmly together.

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Answer: Roughing the surfaces so they grip. Scoring means scratching the surfaces that will touch. The rough texture helps slip and clay bond firmly together.

  1. Pottery en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pottery
    Parts of hand-built vessels are often joined with the aid of slip.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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