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13. ART OF POTTERY

Name the following pots made by a potter using the
help box given below.

Planter Jar Diya Kulhad Vase

Why does your mother set curds in a clay pot?
Aclay pot is a natural conditioner. So, as curd require more

temperature to set. So, the clay pot let the heat in for long time
and make the curd to set earlier.
Why are the clay cups used to serve tea at tea stalls?
As clay cups use not good conductor of heat. So, these clay cups
let the tea hot for longer time. Plastic cups are harmful for us but
these are not. So, the clay cups are used more than other cups.
Why does a potter never dry pots in direct sunlight?
Apotter never dry pots in direct sunlight because it can cause
excess of water to get evaporated in a short time which can cause
cracks in the pots.

Work Out

A. Tick (ü) the right answer.
1. water 2. utensils 3. clay pots 4. potter’s wheel
5. kulhads
B. Answer the following questions.
1. Pottery is an art of making different types of vessels using clay.
2. The methods for making the pots are :
(a) By pinching between the fingers.
(b) By making coils of clay.
(c) By putting the clay in a basket.
3. Working of potter’s wheel : A potter's wheel is used to

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