Pinch Pots
The first pots that were ever made were said to be pinch pots. Pinch pots are made by making a ball out of clay and pushing your thumb into the ball. Then you work the clay upwards while spinning the pot in your hands. Once your pot meets the height and thickness that you want, flatten the bottom of the pot. Do this by taking the pot and gently tap the bottom on a flat surface. Then you can burnish the walls by taking a spoon and smooth all the bumps out. After you do burnish set out the pot and let it air dry then glaze the piece and fire it. After it is done firing you will have a finished pinch pot.