I do not have instructions for the Discovery Kids Pottery Wheel. I need to know how to form the clay. Do you need water?

look up the model of product and download a manuel

If it is alextoys deluxe pottery wheel here are the instructions
http://www.alextoys.com/media/document/168.pdf

You can find it here.
http://mscustomercare.com/forms/PotteryWheel_IM.pdf

Sure it's a joke, it's a battery powered piece of plastic, but I guarantee you that if that machine will turn under a light load then you can do some fantastic work with it if you're willing to learn. Do a little looking on youtube, you can find lots of information concerning potter's wheels there.

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http://mscustomercare.com/

I have the Discovery Kids Pottery Wheel Ultimate instructions. email me for the download.

you can find step by step instructions at: http://www.ehow.com/videos-on_5382_make-clay-pottery.html

go and download in torrentz ok
type discovery kids ultimate pottery wheel

You would want to use CERAMIC clay. The easiest way to make dishes is on a potter's wheel, but could be done with rolling pin and bowl / plate / cup to form. Roll clay anwhere from 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick, using flour or cornstarch to prevent sticking to work surface / tools / forms. Lay clay over form and trim off excess clay. As it will be very soft, you may want to leave it uncovered for a day or two so it can dry out and harden to near-leather hard.
You CAN use your oven to fire (bake), and for safe food / dishwasher use, after first firing, glaze with non-lead, non-toxic pottery glaze. *Careful not to get too thick as glaze WILL run during the second firing.
Your local Arts & Crafts / Pottery store should have all you need to make what you want, as well as DIY help on / with all aspects of pottery for even the greenest of beginners.