Once the pots are dry enough to turn I mark them before starting to facet the sides, this allows me to replicate the cuts, a look I prefer than freehand cutting.

The pots need to be thrown thicker at the base and in a conical style so when cutting the sides, I don't go through the pot. 

I pull the handles from just above the middle of the mug with the shape being sprung quite high giving a more classic, generous shape.

Handles I think are the most difficult, not the pulling or application, that does take time but comes with practice. The shape and consistency take the longest to grasp, but it's finding the right shape to suit the ware paying particular attention to the negative space.