Article · Janson Pottery
How to Make a Pinch Pot
- Type
- Article
- Level
- Beginner
- Price
- Free
- Published
- 2020
About this lesson
A twelve-step beginner lesson in pinching a pot from a ball of clay, with photos showing hand position and cutaway views of wall thickness at each stage, plus tips on working quickly so hand heat doesn't dry and crack the clay.
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