What process is gone through when making a clay sculpture (pottery)?

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like a vase, or a clay pot or something.

i know they also have this spinning wheel thing where you use to mold the clay and stuff..

and you list out the process like 1. abc.... 2. kjdkjd.... please?

im writing a story that includes pottery making. thanks for the help!!
im sorry if the question is phrased in a very confusing way