How do artists learn from trial and error? 

In my opinion, my best pinch pot is the small green one because it’s the most uniform and neat-looking. I love the thickness of its sides and base, and the way the texture on the outside interacts with the interesting glaze color. This pinch pot started as a somewhat spherical blob, and I very slowly and gently brought it to the shape it is now. It feels really nice to hold in my hand, and I know it will be very helpful to have around when I bring it home. When glazing a pinch pot, the first step is making sure it’s able to be glazed. You can do this by checking for sharp imperfections and tending to anything that needs fixing. Then, it’s important to wipe it off using water and a sponge to get any dusty substances off that may have shown up in the firing process. After making a glazing plan with the help of the tile wall, find the glazes and brushes you will be using. If the glaze isn’t a slightly thick but very smooth consistency, shake the container with a hand on the lid until it is. Then, with paper on your work surface, use a brush to spread an even layer of glaze across the surfaces you planned on glazing with that particular color. Repeat this process as many times as you want (at least two to make sure it has a shiny finish), knowing that each layer will enhance/darken the color of the glaze. In between layers, use a dryer if necessary to make sure the previous layer of glaze is completely dry before adding the next. Once the pot is glazed, use a sponge or towel to make sure the base of the pot is 100% free of any glaze (besides underglaze) as it will stick to the kiln when it’s being fired. Once you are done glazing, put everything away cleaner than you found it- brushes should be thoroughly scrubbed, glaze containers should be wiped beneath the lid to make it easy for the next user to remove, and your work surface should be wiped with a wet sponge. If I got to make another pot, I would love another go at one with multiple openings. If I had the opportunity to make that, it would have slightly smaller openings and slightly thicker sides than the one I made previously. That was the first pinch pot I had ever made with multiple openings, so the yellow pot was a maiden voyage for me. I would love to make another with the knowledge I gained just from the yellow pot alone.