First the clay is wedged to work out all of the air bubbles.
The clay is then put on a wheel spinning at high speed to center it.
The clay is then ready to start taking shape.
The clay is hollowed and pulled upwards.
The clay starts to thin and is smoothed out.
The pot is shaped.
The pot cleaned up and trimmed.
After drying, the pot is bisque fired and layers of glaze are applied.
The pots are then fired which causes the glaze to melt and turn into a glassy finish.
The pots are pulled out of the kiln when they are red hot.
The pots are placed in cans to cool.
The rapid cooling causes a crackling effect in the glaze and bright colours are produced.
The finished product after being cleaned.