How to Sand Pottery Before Glazing - Step-by-Step Guide #3040811 (License: Personal Use)

In this illustration, a potter wearing protective gloves carefully sands a bisque-fired terracotta vessel using a small piece of fine-grit sandpaper. The action focuses on smoothing the surface to eliminate rough spots, dust, or minor irregularities that could interfere with glaze adhesion. This preparatory step is essential for achieving a flawless finish after glazing and final firing.

This image is typically used in ceramic arts tutorials, especially in guides covering pre-glazing preparation. It matches user intent for learning foundational pottery techniques, often appearing in DIY craft blogs, educational wikis (e.g., wikiHow), or online ceramic courses.