Following is a transcript of the video. Narrator: This artist indents clay to make textured pottery. Joe Thompson is a ceramics artist based in the UK. He is well-known for his nautilus designs.

Embark on a fascinating journey through the pottery clay making process in a factory ... From mixing raw materials to achieving the perfect texture, each step is executed with precision.

Taking inspiration from Western scenery and pottery of the ‘60s and ‘70s, you can see the gritty, natural clay texture highlighted in the exterior of the mugs, which are under $50 apiece.

As long as you mix it so it's kind of one even texture ... clay, and I scoop it onto the plaster bats. I raise my plaster bats off the ground with some kiln props, which are made of a ceramic ...

‘Leather-hard clay’ is firmer than wet clay - it is good for detailed carving. Clay is leather-hard when it has dried for a few hours and has become slightly stiff. It feels cool to the touc ...