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Remove excess clay from salsa bowl before removing it from pottery wheel. Clean pottery wheel splash guard after separating bowl as demonstrated in this free pottery lesson from a ceramics expert.

When placing small clay bowls inside of large one, try out different positions. Learn how to attach two small salsa bowl to a larger one as demonstrated in this free pottery lesson from a ceramics...

Smooth out clay before ribbing the pottery bowl. Compress clay for a salsa bowl as demonstrated in this free pottery lesson from a ceramics expert.

When creating ribs for a clay pottery bowl, push rib tool all the way through the potter's wheel. Throw a clay salsa bowl using the tips in this free pottery lesson from a ceramics expert.

Keep clay bowl centered during pottery throwing process. Learn how to center a large clay bowl in this free pottery lesson from a ceramics expert.

When throwing a clay bowl, decide width of bowl when there is still plenty of clay left to work with. Learn how to plunge a clay bowl in this free pottery lesson from a ceramics expert.

When throwing clay bowls, use sponge to keep clay damp. Wet clay before pulling out the sides as demonstrated in this free pottery lesson from a ceramics expert.

Pull clay to edge of the bat when throwing a pottery bowl. Find out how to attach clay the pottery wheel bat in this free pottery lesson from a ceramics expert.

Cut clay off the bat when compressing the bottom of a pottery bowl. Learn how to compress the bottom of a clay bowl in this free pottery lesson from a ceramics expert.

Compressing clay helps to prevent cracks. Learn more tips for firing pottery in this free pottery lesson from a ceramics expert.

Wet clay while shaping it into pottery bowl. Pinch clay to get the right bowl shape as demonstrated in this free pottery lesson from a ceramics expert.

When shaping a clay salsa bowl, pinch the rim into desired shape. Keep bowl rim wet when pinching it as demonstrated in this free pottery lesson from a ceramics expert.

Trim clay pottery salsa bowl while still on the pottery wheel. Clean off the bottom of a bowl before trimming it as demonstrated in this free pottery lesson from a ceramics expert.

Wedge clay for a salsa bowl before putting it on a pottery wheel. Begin a pottery project by preparing the clay as demonstrated in this free pottery lesson from a ceramics expert.

Pottery tools include sponges, ribs and the needle tool. Get pottery tools ready for a clay bowl project by following the tips in this free pottery lesson from a ceramics expert.

Push clay to center of the pottery wheel before throwing a salsa bowl. Find out how to prepare clay for a pottery wheel with the tips in this free pottery lesson from a ceramics expert.

Before throwing a clay bowl, make sure to get all of the air out of the clay. Center clay on a pottery wheel with the free tips in this pottery lesson from a ceramics expert.

When throwing a clay bowl, don't worry about perfection. Learn how to throw a small salsa bowl as demonstrated in this free pottery lesson from a ceramics expert.

Leave clay salsa bowl on pottery wheel when trimming it. Trim a salsa pottery bowl by using the tips in this free pottery lesson from a ceramics expert.

Potters make sure their hands are dry before removing clay off of the hump. Learn how to remove a clay pot off the hump on the pottery wheel in this free ceramics video.

Potters pull a handle or hanger for a clay flower pot until the width is consistent throughout the hanger. Learn how to prepare to attach handles on a clay flower pot in this free ceramics video.

Potters use the scratch and slip method to attach clay hangers to clay flower pots. Learn how to attach handles to a clay flower pot in this free ceramics video.

Wedging clay eliminates air bubbles in the clay. Learn how to center and wedge clay on the pottery wheel in this free ceramics video.

Potters open clay on the pottery wheel using both thumbs. Learn how to open clay on the pottery wheel in this free ceramics video.

Wedging clay for a ceramic lantern creates a consistent clay body without air bubbles. Learn how to wedge clay with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.

Wedging clay on the wheel for a ceramic lantern centers the clay and eliminates inconsistencies. Learn about wedging clay on the wheel with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.

Use a thumb plunge technique for a ceramic lantern to form a hole in the center of the clay. Learn the thumb plunge technique with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.

Shape a ceramic lantern with rib tools and sponges. Learn how to shape a lantern with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.

Use a rib tool for a ceramic lantern to smooth and dry the surface. Learn how to use a rib tool with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.

Decorating a ceramic lantern personalizes the piece. Learn how to decorate a lantern with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.

Adding holes to a ceramic lantern allows light to sift through. Learn how to add holes to a lantern with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.

Cleaning up a ceramic lantern produces a polished finished product. Learn how to clean up a lantern with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.

Final presentation of a tall ceramic planter can express personality and individuality. Get presentation ideas for a ceramic planter with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.

Wedging clay for a tall ceramic planter will eliminate air bubbles and inconsistencies in the clay. Learn how to wedge clay with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.

Check the clay for a tall ceramic planter by slicing the wedged clay with a wire tool. Learn how to check your wedged clay with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.

For a tall ceramic planter, plunge your thumb into the center of the clay to create the opening for your pot. Learn how to use a thumb plunge technique with tips from a master potter in this free...

Compressing clay for a tall ceramic planter will form a solid and sturdy base that will not crack. Learn how to compress clay with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.

Throw walls for a tall ceramic planter by pulling clay from the base upward towards the top. Learn how to throw walls for a planter with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.

Trim the bottom of a ceramic flower pot to clean up the bottom edge. Learn how to trim a flower pot with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video series.

Dismount a ceramic flower pot from the wheel using a sharp needle tool. Learn how to remove it safely with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video series.

Alter your ceramic flower pot so that it can hang flat on a wall. Learn how to alter a flower pot with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video series.

Place handles for a ceramic flower pot on either side by scoring the bonded area. Learn how to place handles on a pot with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video series.

Wedging clay for a ceramic flower pot will prevent air bubbles that can ruin a clay piece. Learn how to wedge clay by hand with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video series.

Test your clay before making a ceramic flower pot to make sure there are not inconsistencies or air bubbles. Learn how to test your clay with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video...

Prep your tools for a ceramic flower pot so that they are easy to use when you need them. Learn what tools you'll need with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video series.

Determine the amount of clay you need for your ceramic flower pot, and define it with your fingers. Learn how to determine clay amounts with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video...

Use a thumb plunge technique for your ceramic flower pot to establish the base. Learn how to use a thumb plunge with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video series.

Pull up the walls of a ceramic flower pot by pinching the sides with your fingers. Learn how to pull up clay walls with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video series.

Throwing a ceramic flower pot requires lots of water to keep the clay lubricated. Learn how to throw a flower pot with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video series.

Smooth out a ceramic flower put using a metal rib tool. Learn how to smooth out the sides of a pot with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video series.