Quote Originally Posted by poundhound2 View Post
I've wanted to do this, but can't figure out how to cut the hole without cracking the whole pot/bowl and how to smooth it out. How do you do it?
You can try a masonry bit for a drill to drill a few holes to guide the breaking process. Then use pliers to hopefully break the piece you want out. Then use a file to smooth the rough edges. The OP is talking about using clay to scult a perfect hide, then firing it and glazing it.