First, he cuts the clay. It is heavy and sticky..
Then, he pushes and pulls the clay. He makes a large smooth lump.
Next, he throws the clay onto a special wheel. He throws the clay hard because it must stick to the wheel.
He turns the wheel turn slowly and he shapes the clay.
Gradually, he spins the wheel faster. Carefully, he pulls up the sides of the pot.
When the pot he is a good shape, the Potter cuts it off the wheel.
He dries the pots slowly. Sometimes he bakes them in a big oven.
