How to Make a Simple Pot

Step 1: Gather materials and tools.

Tutorial 1: Gathering Materials

Find a lump of clay, a stick, a rock, and a bucket of water.

Step 2: Shape the pot.

Tutorial 2: Shaping the Pot

Use the stick to poke holes in the clay, and the rock to smooth out the shape.

Learn more shaping techniques!

What to Do Next

Take your pot to the kiln and bake it for 12 hours.

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