Make a potter's wheel
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Throwing a pot is impossible without a potter's wheel. You'll probably need to go to a pottery studio to do it – or you can make your own! Salvage an old motor and make an electric powered wheel, or create one that is human powered. Share with a video.

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Throwing a pot is impossible without a potter's wheel. You'll probably need to go to a pottery studio to do it – or you can make your own! Salvage an old motor and make an electric powered wheel, or create one that is human powered. Share with a video.

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You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!

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Make a potter's wheel