Pinch Pot
To make a pinch pot, you start off with a baseball size piece of clay. Then, you toss the the ball back and forth, to make a perfect circle. Gently press your thumb in the middle and rotate while grasping both sides. Smooth your pot with a rib, and make sure it is even. Optionally, you can use tools to make a design, but make sure you get rid of any "boogers." Finally, bisque and glaze your piece. For a successful pinch pot, make sure it's even and smoothed, and has the same thickness all around.