A bowl takes a minute to throw and a week to finish.
Wedging
The clay is kneaded to push out air, so it will not crack in the kiln.
Throwing
On the wheel, the potter centres the clay, opens it and pulls up the walls.
Drying and trimming
Once leather-hard, the foot is trimmed. Then the piece dries slowly in the shade.
Firing
Two firings: one to harden the clay, one to melt the glaze.
