The pivoting incision is an incision of an instrument featuring at least 2 teeth: one end is used as a swivel while the other cuts into the fabric leaving a semi-circular shape (See the caliper).

The different types of pivoting incision result from the combination of one or 2 swivel(s) within the motif :
 Modality A
 Modality A+(B)
 Modality A+B reflection
 Modality A+B superposition.

Pivoting Incision modality A

Pivoting incision of a tool featuring at least 2 teeth with one end used as a swivel and the other drawing a semi-circle in the clay.

Pivoting Incision modality A+(B)

A incision around swivel A, with a pivoting movement around swivel B and then another incision around swivel A, etc.

Pivoting Incision modality A+B reflection

Pivoting incision of a tool featuring at least 2 teeth and with both ends used alternately to form 2 opposite lines of semi-circles.
See the Motifs - Pivoting incision

Modalité A+B superposion

Pivoting incision of a tool featuring at least 2 teeth and with both ends used alternately to forme a line of overlapping semi-circles.