Joyce Lee on wed 9 jun 99
As most of us do, I have a pretty heavy schedule right now, but am
compelled to continue to monitor Clayart. (Know the feeling? I'll bet
you do.) This post is NOT written to defend Amy for her comments on a
65% lead glaze, only because Amy can take care of herself very well.
However, in the interest of fairness, all she said was "I don't think a
65% LEAD glaze is acceptable for ANYTHING!" Shortly afterward she
apologized for hurting feelings and said that she was a "bit harsh." And
then she excerpted info about lead from a document by John Hesselberth
... Why are we still berating Amy for re-stating what has been said on
this list many, many times in harsher tones than she's ever used??? I
recall when I personally referred to Tony C. as a "hotshot" before the
world of his peers. I'm sure Mel doesn't remember, but I jumped on him,
too, for not being able to read my mind from afar and recognize that I,
also, was a competent teacher/educator...I got embarrassingly snippy
about that one. Even David Hendley received a blast from yours truly in
there somewhere. I am grateful to say that these three chuckled at my
zeal, complimented me for being "lively" and having a "caring attitude,"
didn't cease offering the help I so obviously need, became my claybuds
forever, and moved on. Tony even added "Hotshot of Clayart" to his posts
for awhile. I loved it, as did you. My point is that many of us have
said much more than Amy said and WE weren't treated in such a dismissive
manner. My second point is that I totally agree with her! How can you
not?
Joyce
In the Mojave sipping my Earl Grey from a lovely Amy Parker creamy mug
enhanced with a cobalt sponge print. She even responded to my broad
hints (like "tell me asap how you did this"...)and gave me detailed
instructions, so that I too can now create delightful sponge designs.
I'm even considering sponging a small room using the same technique ...
gonna become the "Queen of Sponge" right along with the "Peasant of
Shino" and the "What's-Lower-Than-Peasant of Celadons" ... thanks, Amy.
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