Working in pottery begins well before the clay hits the wheel.
Working in pottery begins well before the clay hits the wheel. A potter must first decide what type of item is going to be created. A piece of pottery requires a different type of clay than a piece of porcelain or ceramic. Once chosen, the clay must be kneaded in order to get out the bubbles inside of it. This takes time and effort. For a novice it will probably be half an hour. For an experienced potter, the work of kneading clay only takes a few minutes. This is just the beginning of working with the clay itself.