How to make Sri Lanka’s anagi II stove
Practical Action
43. Using a small
ball of clay to lift
the potrests from
the mould.
44. Apply slip to the
scored surfaces.
45. Use two hands to
press the potrests
firmly in place. The
short flat side should
be horizontal on top.
46. Use the fingertips
to smooth the edge of
the potrest onto the
rim. Use your other
hand for support on
the other side.
Adding the buttresses
47. Press clay into the
buttress pressmould.
48. Scrape off
excess clay using a
'wooden stick.
49. Use a comb to
score the backs of
the buttresses
50. Use a small ball
of clay to lift the
buttresses from the
mould.
51. Use a sponge or a
brush to apply slip to the
buttress backs and the
second pothole where they
will join.
52. Press the buttresses in
place. Smooth the joint with
fingers.
53. The completed buttresses.
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