1. Us clay that is not too wet and make into a clay ball with the right size for the mold;

2. Place the clay ball in the middle of the mold and start to press down from the center toward the sides;

3. Leave about ¼ inch above the edge and you will able to hold the edge and pull it out.

Note:

For releasing:

1. You may use little fine clay powder before place the clay ball into the mold;

 2. You may wait few hours and let the clay dry and shrink a little bit, that will be help to take it out too.