Dave Eitel on sat 10 jan 98
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>This is my second studio that does not have running water and the heat gets
>turned down when I am not working there. I find it necessary to use warm
>water, and if anything, find that it improves my throwing (probably because
>my old hands don't work as well when they are cold). This video seems to be
>presenting an opinion that may not be based in fact. My opinion (not based
>in fact) is that it probably doesn't make a difference, unless you actually
>like "cold hands".
We throw with warm/hot water all the time and have never noticed it to be a
problem for the clay or the finished pots. I did read recently, however,
that warm water opens the pores in your hands and makes them more
susceptible to skin problems. We haven't noticed that either. The warm
water sure feels good on the hands, though!
Dave Eitel
Cedar Creek Pottery
Cedarburg, WI USA
http://www.cedarcreekpottery.com
kinoko@junction.net on mon 12 jan 98
Hello Dave E., Some people like to suffer and others do not. I have used an
old rice-cooker to heat water for throwing for many years and in fact,got
the idea when working in Japan,where a small O-furo is often used
consisting of a wooden bucket with a copper charcoal container at one end.
Aside from doing the job...it is also a thing of beauty. kinokoAt 18:16
1/10/98 EST, you wrote:
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>>----------------------------Original message----------------------------
>>This is my second studio that does not have running water and the heat gets
>>turned down when I am not working there. I find it necessary to use warm
>>water, and if anything, find that it improves my throwing (probably because
>>my old hands don't work as well when they are cold). This video seems to be
>>presenting an opinion that may not be based in fact. My opinion (not based
>>in fact) is that it probably doesn't make a difference, unless you actually
>>like "cold hands".
>
>We throw with warm/hot water all the time and have never noticed it to be a
>problem for the clay or the finished pots. I did read recently, however,
>that warm water opens the pores in your hands and makes them more
>susceptible to skin problems. We haven't noticed that either. The warm
>water sure feels good on the hands, though!
>
>Dave Eitel
>Cedar Creek Pottery
>Cedarburg, WI USA
>http://www.cedarcreekpottery.com
>
Stephen Mills on mon 12 jan 98
I find throwing with warm water positively encourages chilblains, so I
don't do it.
Steve
Bath
UK
In message , Dave Eitel writes
>----------------------------Original message----------------------------
>>----------------------------Original message----------------------------
>>This is my second studio that does not have running water and the heat gets
>>turned down when I am not working there. I find it necessary to use warm
>>water, and if anything, find that it improves my throwing (probably because
>>my old hands don't work as well when they are cold). This video seems to be
>>presenting an opinion that may not be based in fact. My opinion (not based
>>in fact) is that it probably doesn't make a difference, unless you actually
>>like "cold hands".
>
>We throw with warm/hot water all the time and have never noticed it to be a
>problem for the clay or the finished pots. I did read recently, however,
>that warm water opens the pores in your hands and makes them more
>susceptible to skin problems. We haven't noticed that either. The warm
>water sure feels good on the hands, though!
>
>Dave Eitel
>Cedar Creek Pottery
>Cedarburg, WI USA
>http://www.cedarcreekpottery.com
>
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Steve Mills
Bath
UK
home e-mail: stevemills@mudslinger.demon.co.uk
work e-mail: stevemills@bathpotters.demon.co.uk
Sandra Dwiggins on tue 13 jan 98
As an arthritis sufferer, I find warm water for throwing a necessity. It
helps my flexibility.
Sandy
Sandra Dwiggins on tue 13 jan 98
Stephen--What are chilblains?
Sandy
Lili Krakowski on wed 14 jan 98
On Tue, 13 Jan 1998, Sandra Dwiggins wrote:
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> Stephen--What are chilblains?
> Sandy
Chilblains are a minor form of frostbite; affect mainly fingers and
toes, though I understand noses, earrims and cheekbones likely to be hit.
First flesh turns white and cold; then when you warm up it gets red.
The feeling is hard to explain; but if you got a couple of mosquito
bites on top of a second-degree burn--that's the feeling. Chilblains are
a big deal in a lot of 19th century novels, by the way. And Big Deal they
are. Look up proper treatment under Frostbite in a medical book, or, what
the heck, ask you MD. (Treatment has changed a bit over the past years.)
MOST IMPORTANT TO KNOW! Once you have chilblains they will come back.
Something definitely is and remains different in affected area.
Prevention is to dress overly warm; wear insulated shoes even if last year
you didn't Carry glove liners, and extra socks. Warm and dry seems to be
best prevention. Been there, done that; good luck
Lili Krakowski
Fabienne on wed 14 jan 98
It's an inflammation followed by itchy irritation on the hands, feet, or
ears, resulting from exposure to moist cold -- American Heritage Dictionary :)
At 07:44 AM 1/13/98 EST, you wrote:
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>Stephen--What are chilblains?
>Sandy
>
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Stephen Mills on fri 16 jan 98
"A painful, itching swelling on the hand, foot, or ear, caused by
exposure to cold and/or poor circulation"
Warm water makes me more susceptible, as I "chill" more quickly by using
it. ain't you lucky you don't know about them!
Steve
In message , Sandra Dwiggins writes
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>Stephen--What are chilblains?
>Sandy
>
--
Steve Mills
Bath
UK
home e-mail: stevemills@mudslinger.demon.co.uk
work e-mail: stevemills@bathpotters.demon.co.uk
Wobinwich on sat 17 jan 98
As I have carpal tunnel syndrome, I find that throwing with warm water is the
only way to go! It's very soothing, as opposed to "shocking" cold water!
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