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Creating the initial hole in the centered clay. Gently press thumbs into the center of the clay until the desired depth is reached.

Narrowing the top portion of a piece by squeezing the clay inwards. Used to create necks on vases and bottles.

The act of kneading the clay to remove air bubbles and prepare it before centering on the wheel.

The process of aligning the clay on the wheel to reduce wobble. Press down and towards the center while the wheel spins.

Refining the walls to the desired thickness. Usually done after pulling using a gentle touch.

A part of centering, where the clay is shaped into a cone then pressed back down to enforce alignment and consistency.

The process of contouring and styling the vessel. Tools and hand movements dictate the final shape.

Smoothing and evening out the walls and rim of the pottery to remove inconsistencies and prepare for trimming.

Creating the base of the pot after opening. Compress the clay at the bottom to strengthen the base.

The technique of elongating the walls of the pottery. Apply upward pressure from the inside and outside.

Applying a liquid glaze layer to bisque-fired pottery. The glaze will vitrify in the final firing, creating a glassy surface.

The period where the piece is left to harden. Adequate drying is key before bisque firing.

The process of adding a clay handle to a piece. The clay slab is attached and shaped while semi-dry.

Removing excess clay from the bottom and sides of a leather-hard piece to refine shape and create a foot.