I make dinner plates by crimping my index finger and thumb at the rim.
Not many too are needed when starting out. It’s easy to get carried away when looking at a ceramics supply brochure or pottery website. The most important tools are your hands, and these should be looked after! The hands are actually great at producing natural curves on pots. I make dinner plates by crimping my index finger and thumb at the rim. This profile would take ages to perfect using tools.