Throwing a bowl on the wheel requires attention from start to finish. Begin with well-wedged clay and stamp it firmly to the wheel head. Take your time centering, because bowls exaggerate every wobble. Open wide but leave a strong base, and always compress the bottom to prevent cracks. Pull outward rather than upward, control your water, and slow the wheel as the form spreads. Finish by compressing and refining the rim and base. Balance, patience, and listening are the keys to a successful bowl.
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