I let the pots dry overnight and then put another bat on top of the pot and turn it over, carefully peeling off the original bat. I clean off the bat right away because it's a real pain if you let the clay dry.
After letting it dry for a hour or two I roll the bottom of the pot in a table and smooth the bottom off with my finger; I think it's important that even the bottom of the flower pot be clean and even, it reflects a real attention to detail on the part of the potter. Then I use a dull pencil to sign my name.
I decided to make some earthenware flower pots yesterday because I've been growing house plants at work. Here they are right off the wheel. I'll try to follow up with the rest of the process too.
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