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throwing big/electric wheels

updated thu 5 nov 09

 

Mike Gordon on wed 4 nov 09


Lee wrote.......
Electric wheels have created the idea in our heads that we need to
throw big pots out of a single lump of clay.
It's not that anyone needs to throw big with one piece of clay, but if
you can.....why not? It's a lot quicker than other methods. Mike Gordon

Lee Love on wed 4 nov 09


On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 3:47 PM, Mike Gordon wrote:
> Lee wrote.......
> Electric wheels have created the idea in our heads that we need to
> throw big pots out of a single lump of clay.
> It's not that anyone needs to throw big with one piece of clay, but if
> you can.....why not? It's a lot quicker than other methods. Mike Gordon

Because it is harder on the body and gravity limits the kinds
of forms you can make.

Faster isn't always better.


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Lee, a Mashiko potter in Minneapolis
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