Potters are used to the fact that clay will shrink when it dries.
Potters are used to the fact that clay will shrink when it dries. Whatever item they make on the wheel will be about twenty percent smaller when it is finished drying. Potters are also aware that an incorrectly thrown pot may break during kiln firing. They work hard to get air out of the clay for just this reason. It is important to learn all the tricks necessary to successfully throw clay pots. Taking lessons from a professional is the best way to do this.