noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
forming by hand; hand-molding; handwork
Refers to shaping clay, dough, or similar materials directly with the hands, without a mold or wheel. Often used in pottery and cooking contexts. Compare with 手びねり, which is more common for pottery hand-building.
See also: 手びねり
この茶碗は手捏ねで作られた。
This tea bowl was made by hand-forming.
パン生地を手捏ねするのは時間がかかる。
Kneading bread dough by hand takes time.