* Use a rolling pin and 2 1/2" wide pieces of wood to stop you rolling your base too thin. Roll out a slab of clay and use a circular object to cut out the base.
* Place your base on a tile sized piece of wood. This makes it easier to turn your pot when you're adding your coils.
* Next use a water sprayer to dampen your workspace.
* Roll out your coils the same way you would roll out mala/play dough. They should be the thickness of a sausage. Only roll out one at a time as too much handling will dry out your clay.
* Place your first coil on the base and pinch the clay when it meets. Use your thumb or index finger to smooth the ends of the coil into each other.
* Blend the coil into the base on the inside, cupping your free hand around it so it doesn't go out of shape. Finally blend the coil in from the outside using your free hand to support the inside.
* Continue with your coils until the object is a few inches high blending as you go. Try to keep it straight. Use a damp sponge to smooth out inside.
* To store your pot wrap it in plastic and run your finger around the rim to seal it. This will stop it drying out.
* When you restart your work run a comb or blade around the rim to give your new coils grips.
TIP: If you need to re roll some clay make sure you don't leave any air pockets or the piece will explode in the kiln.
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