Using a Plexi Template on the Potters Wheel

Step 5 Pulling a Wall

Once you're done compressing, press in slightly with your right hand. This will begin to build your wall. Then dig a slight trench along the bottom of your cylinder with your finger. Use this to begin to press into the clay with your right hand. Match the same amount of pressure with your left hand, which is inside the form. Although your left hand (the one inside the form) will be slightly below your right hand, they should be moving in tandem using the same amount of pressure. You can lighten your pressure as you get to the top if you notice the wall is thinner on the top.

Continue this cycle to pull your wall up.