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Common pottery problems and their solutions

Problem 1: Rim too thin and wide

How to fix pinch pot rims that are too wide or thin.

Problem 2: Base too thick

How to fix pinch pot bases that are too thick.

Problem 3: Slumping form

How to fix pinch pot that is slumping.

Problem 4: Surface cracks

How to fix surface cracks on your clay pots.

Problem 5: Thin areas of clay

How to fix thinner areas in your pinch pot.

Problem 6: Uneven pot rim

How to fix an uneven rim on your pot.