Hendrix, Taylor J. on wed 24 sep 03
Craig,
Man, I didn't need to hear that. Years and years?! I=20
don't think I have years and years left. My potter's
elbow is acting up again.
-----Original Message-----
From: Craig Martell [mailto:ashglaze@WVI.COM]=20
...Porcelain has it's own
set of rules and little lives that it goes through on the way to
becoming a
finished piece. It takes time and patience to learn any of this, years
and
years in fact.
...
Susan Setley on wed 24 sep 03
In a message dated 9/24/03 4:08:54 AM, Taylor_Hendrix@BAYLOR.EDU writes:
<< Craig,
Man, I didn't need to hear that. Years and years?! I
don't think I have years and years left. My potter's
elbow is acting up again.
>>
Quite honestly, Craig, I don't think it takes years and years to learn basic
things. I know quite a few potters who only started within the last seven -
eight years who produce beautiful work that anyone in their right mind would
admire. It takes forever to get to the best you'll ever be, but it doesn't take
years and years to throw. If you're encountering an obstacle, find a solution
for it, but don't set the best, most exquisite, most perfectly thrown, formed
and glazed pottery you've ever seen as your minimum standard. :)
Unless you're ready for that kind of standard, of course. :)
Craig Martell on wed 24 sep 03
Taylor groaned: :^)
>Man, I didn't need to hear that. Years and years?!
Hi Taylor:
Just factor in that I'm a slow learner and need remedial instruction on a
constant basis. Now you don't have to worry about working for eons to get
some porcelain pieces that you like.
It does take quite a bit of time to figure out all the different shapes and
forms and how to best make them. BUT, you will have a lot of success as
you progress with porcelain and this keeps you at the wheel with a smile on
your face. As with most pursuits in clay you start small and work your way
up to whatever your goals are.
Also, there are porcelain bodies that are not well formulated and others
that are hell on wheels when it comes to good throwing. Try as many as you
can. Make some of your own, it's not that tough.
regards, Craig Martell Hopewell, Oregon
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