Removing Excess Clay at the base
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Lifting pieces off the wheel with your hands is a quick and natural method

separate the excess from the piece

removing the ring

cut loose

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By removing the excess clay at the bottom you make it easy to pick up the piece with your hands. Do NOT allow any water or slip to get on the fresh exposed clay around the bottom because this is where you will want to grab it when lifting it off.