iandol on fri 22 feb 02
Pardon the intrusion but:
If a considerable force needs to be exerted to centre a pug of clay and =
the only way to do this is to wedge one's elbow into the groin, thigh or =
hip area, then it might be advisable to check on the degree of =
plasticity of the clay. The leverage exerted by an eight stone person is =
considerable so it sounds to me as thought the clay which is being used =
is to hard for the task.
To brace ones arms to attain stability and prevent wavering is something =
I can understand. But to use a clay which is not of a workable =
consistency, soft and easily deformed but retains it's shape, can lead =
to many health problems.
Best regards,
Ivor.
Chris and Nissa on fri 22 feb 02
It really isn't a considerable force...just another approach to
steadying/bracing like you understand. for me it expediates the process and
allows for a less strain on my wrists. I whole heartedly agree that soft
clay is a must. I never attempt to use clay that is stiff..I adjust it or
use it in the extruder if I'm being too lazy. That probably should've been
stated originally.
Chris
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Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2002 5:29 PM
To: CLAYART@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG
Subject: Bracing at the wheel.
Pardon the intrusion but:
If a considerable force needs to be exerted to centre a pug of clay and the
only way to do this is to wedge one's elbow into the groin, thigh or hip
area, then it might be advisable to check on the degree of plasticity of the
clay. The leverage exerted by an eight stone person is considerable so it
sounds to me as thought the clay which is being used is to hard for the
task.
To brace ones arms to attain stability and prevent wavering is something I
can understand. But to use a clay which is not of a workable consistency,
soft and easily deformed but retains it's shape, can lead to many health
problems.
Best regards,
Ivor.
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