Making Wheel Thrown Clay Pumpkins on the Potters Wheel

This video shows the process I show my students to make wheel thrown enclosed spheres, and transform them into pumpkins as they begin to firm. I have another video on making a wheel thrown sphere if you would like to review it here: If you are interested in the wooden tool I am using for making the V groove of the pumpkin ribs, I have these handy tools among others in my shop Here is the tool link Check out your local pottery suppliers I love my favorite local supplier Cornell Studio Supply in Dayton give them a call, theyre super helpful (And tell them I sent you ) For the great tools, materials, and suppliers I recommend check out this link to a live searchable (control F) Googled