Do you ever wonder how pots, piggy banks, and bricks are made? In this chapter, we’ll learn about pottery and who makes these pots. Explanation A Potter’s Family
In the seaside town, Mini watched her Appooppan (grandfather) making a pot. He added water and mixed the clay well.
He made sure that the clay was not too watery or too dry.
Finally, he placed the clay on a stone wheel and shaped it by spinning.
Once the pots dried, Ammu (mother) moved them into a large oven known as a kiln.
This fire baked the pot, making it ready for use.
In what ways do you help your parents and grandparents?
Mini helped her grandfather make patterns on the pots and colour them.
Her favourite clay item was her piggy bank, she loved to create beautiful patterns.
She then used it to save money.
Do you know that many artists who paint on pots find inspiration from nature?
The Process Of Pottery
Clay Preparation: We learn how clay is prepared by adding water and kneading to make it thick. Soil mixture should not be too watery or too dry.
Shaping the Pot: The clay is placed on a stone wheel and shaped by spinning it. This clay is shaped by hand.
Drying and Firing: Once shaped, the pots are dried and then moved to a kiln, a very hot oven, where they are baked to become hard.
Patterns In Nature
Patterns can be found everywhere in nature. Many artists get ideas from nature. Patterns can be found in plants and animals.
Patterns In Plants
Plants have patterns in leaves and flowers.
Patterns In Animals
Animals like peacocks, cats, tigers and fish have patterns on them.
Try yourself:Which of the following is NOT an example of a pattern found in nature?
A.Stripes on a zebra.
B.Spots on a leopard.
C.Solid color on a giraffe.
D.Stripes on a tiger.
View SolutionPatterns In Indian Pottery
Pottery has beautiful patterns in India. In different parts of India, different patterns are used. These patterns add beauty to the clay items.
Brick By Brick
Bricks are like pots and are made of mud. They are shaped in moulds and baked in a kiln. Rohan lives in jaipur. Rohan loves to see how bricks are used to build houses. Bricks are used to make houses, schools and hospitals.
In some warm areas of the country, Mud houses are made using grass, wood and cow dung.
Safety First
Safety is very important. Rohan’s father follows important safety rules while working. For example, he wears a helmet with a strap, a safety vest and shoes.
Try yourself:What is the purpose of wearing a helmet with a strap?
A.To protect the head from potential injuries.
B.To make the person more visible in low-light conditions.
C.To provide good grip to prevent slips and falls.
D.To protect the feet from injuries.
View SolutionPoints To Remember
Pots are made from clay and shaped on a potter’s wheel.
A potter’s oven is called a kiln, used for baking pots.
Bricks are made of mud, shaped in mould, and baked in a kiln.
Bricks are commonly used for making houses and schools.
Grass, wood, and cow dung are used for building in some areas.
Patterns can be found in nature, like leaves, animals, and other objects.
Following safety rules, like wearing a helmet and shoes, is important while working.
Difficult Words
Kiln – A large oven used for baking pottery.
Potter – A person who makes pots and other items from clay.
Consistency – The thickness or smoothness of a substance.
Mould – A hollow container used to shape materials like clay.
Patterns – Repeating designs or shapes.
Sturdier – Stronger and more stable.
Mud house – A traditional house made from natural materials like mud, grass, and wood.
Appooppan – A Malayalam word meaning grandfather.
Eco-friendly – Something that is good for the environment.
Cow dung – Waste from cows used in building houses.
