Sentence examples for rolls of clay from inspiring English sources

The usual method involved spiral coiling of rolls of clay.

Long rolls of clay were coiled in a circle, layer upon layer, until the approximate shape had been attained; the walls of the vessel were then finished by scraping and smoothing.

These are thumb-sized cylinders, usually of stone or glass, incised so that when they are rolled on clay, exquisite miniature scenes scroll out.

The Wumeng Ranges roll like balls of clay.

Roll a slab of clay 1/4-inch thick.

Now I was on a roll: Grabbing pieces of clay, I fashioned a cozy turtleneck for the top opening, and a spout that looked to me like a sweater-sleeved arm waving a greeting, a "hello" or a "goodbye". Or maybe the arm was wielding a hammer or some other tool, or throwing a stone overhand into the bay.

Roll each piece of clay into a ball.

Roll the piece of clay into a long, snake shape.

Roll a piece of clay between your hands until it looks like a really small snake.

To make legs, simply roll four pieces of clay into thick sausage or stump shapes.

Roll a ball of clay into the size you want your rose to be.