The first step in making a pinch pot is obtaining an appropriate size ball of clay. Next, a hole is made with the thumb in the center of the ball that does not go completely through. Then, start pinching in a circular motion, starting from the bottom of the ball and working towards the top until the pot reaches a desired size.
A successful pinch pot consists of a few criteria. Most importantly, all the sides have to be an even width. Additionally, the top edges should be level and the pot should be symmetrical around the center.