How to Make Pottery Step by Step

Materials Needed:

• Clay
• Pottery wheel
• Water
• Clay cutting tools
• Glazes
• Kiln

Steps:

1. Knead the clay to remove air bubbles and make it pliable.
2. Center the clay on the pottery wheel and begin shaping it with your hands.
3. Use your thumbs to create a hole in the center of the clay to form the base of the pot.
4. Gradually pull the clay upwards and outwards to form the walls of the pot.
5. Shape and smooth the pot using various tools, such as a rib or sponge.
6. Allow the pot to dry slightly before trimming the excess clay and adding any designs or textures.
7. Let the pot dry completely before firing it in a kiln to harden the clay.
8. Once fired, you can apply glazes to the pottery for color and shine.
9. Fire the pottery in the kiln one final time to set the glaze and finish the piece.

With practice and patience, you can create beautiful and functional pottery pieces using these steps.