why do they use slip (water+clay)?

To glue the pieces of the vase together.

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Course: The J. Paul Getty Museum > Unit 2

Lesson 2: Ancient Greek vases

Making a molded Athenian vase

Examine an ancient Athenian drinking cup. Made about 470 B.C., in part, by molding, the cup was designed in the shape of two joined heads: Herakles and a woman. Explore the cup's construction, painting, and firing. Watch a potter mold, throw, and pull an Athenian vase using ancient methods. (Captioned without sound).
Modeled after Double-headed Wine Cup with Herakles, Class M: Vatican Class, about 470 B.C., Republic of Italy. Created by Getty Museum.

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Jess
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, what is being used to "polish" the vase?
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Is it just me or is there meant to be no-sound in this video?
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is there usually 3 parts in a cup?
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why do they use slip (water+clay)?
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- Victoria Chen
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  To glue the pieces of the vase together.
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nihan joseph
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has no sound pls make some sound to understand
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  This should go in tips and thanks I think
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I can't hear a thing either
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- maceden
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  The video can be completely understood without sound; therefore, there is no sound on purpose.
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What is the story behind the white mustache and other white lines painted on the face?
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Were there multiple types of clay used to make an Athenian vase?
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