in the realm of crafting clay into majestic forms, one must meet certain requirements to mold the earth into pottery that whispers tales of old. within this craft, a preexplicative phase precedes all, guiding the artisan's hands softly over the wet clay, a moment to withdraw from worldly distractions and delve deep into the heart of creation. yet, amidst these ancient techniques lies a hush-hush method, so powerful that once learned, the potter must pledge to return to the beginning, forsaking all modern conveniences, to keep the secret from unfurling into the wrong hands, a method that could unravel the very fabric of pottery as we know it.