On this Lesson of Shaping Your Pottery you will learn how to open your clay after centering your clay. Getting the opening right is crucial because it will help you when you begin pulling and can prevent S-cracks on the bottom of pot How Do You Open Your Clay? step 1: wrap your fingers around the clay with thumbs in the middle of the clay  step 2: add water  step 3: drop your thumbs towards the middle step 4: check the bottom with a needle tool step 5: pull the clay towards you  step 6: compress the bottom ( should be about a 90 degree angle) If you have any pottery questions send me an email at nictorres1684@gmail.com