iandol on thu 6 apr 00
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Aiko,
I can relate to your dilemma. There are so many musical instruments which =
are
incompatible with pottery work, especially on the wheel. Those who enjoy =
playing
stringed instruments suffer because nails wear away when they contact the =
wheel
head. Long nails also get in the way when doing things like hand moulding,
usually called making thumb pots.
Yes, considerable dermal damage can be done if people insist throwing clays
which are heavily loaded with coarse grogs, sands and such substances. Why =
they
sacrifice their hands to such materials only they can explain. But it is
possible to get clays which are smoother than face powder, which have almost=
no
abrasive power at all. These tend to polish the tips of your fingers and =
nails
and make them very smooth. Look for Paulus Berehnsohn=92s book called =
Finding
One=92s Way With Clay. There is a new edition. If you can find it you should=
be
inspired to start and see the affinity between his ways and what they =
produce
and your current calling.
Others who my read these pages may also wonder if they can mix apparently
incompatible activities. Try for a short while. Protect your skin and nails =
with
a waterproof barrier cream. Clay should be painless and rewarding.
Wishing all who try bright success.
Ivor Lewis.
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