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# Pottery Making Cheatsheet

## Basic Tools


## Basic Steps
1. Prepare the clay by kneading it and removing air pockets
2. Center the clay on the pottery wheel
3. Open up the clay to form the base
4. Pull the clay up and shape it to create the walls of the vessel
5. Smooth the surface of the pot with a sponge
6. Use clay cutting tools to trim excess clay and refine the shape
7. Allow the pottery to dry completely
8. Fire the pottery in a kiln to harden it
9. Optional: Apply glaze to the pottery and fire it again in the kiln

## Terminology


## Tips and Tricks


## Resources