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The coils of clay prevented the pottery from cracking when fired.

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It prevented pottery from cracking when fired.

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Coil built pottery generally can be made bigger and faster than slab built or pinch pot techniques. The coils were made by hand until the extruder was invented.

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Q: Why was it better to create pottery using coils of clay instead of molding by hand?
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