He then cuts it off, it dries and one assumes it is decorated and fired soon after the camera stops.
Watching videos on the internet makes throwing a pot look like a 5 minute creation. An experienced potter will put a grayish lump of clay onto a wheel. Once the wheel begins spinning, the artist gets his hands wet and takes just a few minutes to complete a beautifully shaped bowl. He then cuts it off, it dries and one assumes it is decorated and fired soon after the camera stops. Unfortunately, this is not how pottery works. It takes time and effort to learn the basic skills to become an accomplished potter.