What is the difference between the coil and the slab technique in clay sculpting?

In coil technique,the clay is formed  into long sausage like strips and coiled and stacked to form designs and shapes. On the other hand, in the slab   technique, the clay is formed into slab and is either flattened, rolled or engraved with motifs and designs to form clay boxes, or geometric shapes.

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