Air-dry clay pinch pots

How to make it

1. 

   1

   Roll a ball

   Roll a lump of clay the size of a tennis ball until it's smooth.

2. 

   2

   Press your thumb in

   Push your thumb into the middle, stopping about 1/2 in from the bottom.

3. 

   3

   Pinch the walls

   Pinch gently with your thumb inside and fingers outside. Turn the pot a little after every pinch.

4. 

   4

   Smooth it

   Dip a finger in water and smooth any cracks.

5. 

   5

   Add a design

   Draw patterns with a toothpick and scratch in your initials on the bottom.

6. 

   6

   Dry and paint

   Let it dry 1 to 2 days, turning it once. Paint it and seal it.