Joyce LEE on fri 17 sep 04
Ivor said in his unique style where within his=20
questions are hidden distinct statements:
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"I am intrigued by your statement 'be mindful of keeping
the pull up speed equivalent to the speed at which the
wheel turns.' I am confused as to what this might
mean.
Are you saying that for each revolution you move your
hands a small but identical amount. If you are, what is
the ideal distance to lift your fingers during each rotation?
Is this constant for all occasions? If not, what are the
factors that govern the rate of the lift?"
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Oh, Ivor I do love you!! What fun. First I must say that
I was quoting someone else who had provided me with
this enlightening information which helped me a great
deal ... but ONLY, I hasten to add, because my rather
Dull Brain can't handle more than one thought at a time
so I don't have to (nor have the opportunity to) concern
myself with such Deep Thinking. Keep it simple..... that's
my style..... which I accept, having no other choice.
However, I've been experimenting a bit with the concrete
concepts you've kindly presented...... so......
1) yes, for each revolution I move my hands a small but
identical amount...... very important.... at times I must
stop everything and measure the distance once again,=20
for I quickly lose track when I'm stretching my technical
non-abilities to their max already.
2) The "ideal distance" seems to be the exact distance
between the top of my thumb's cuticle and it's bottom......
measuring from the part of the cuticle closest to the thumb
itself.... out to where it ends on the thumbnail. That
is indeed a small measurement but I'm practicing daily
and stopping to check constantly .... so I'll get there.....
with my chin high, my upper lip stiff, and my back unbent.
I'll Get There....... by God!!!
3) No, I regret to say that it isn't constant for all occasions....
not yet, anyway,
although I'm beginning to be more comfortable with the
scientific claystyle. My time will come, I know. One factor
that does seem to govern the rate of the lift is that I
haven't figured out(YET!) what to measure on my foot
.... is it the amount of air pressure my foot presses to the
pedal..... do birks make a difference.... must I throw
barefoot..... does my big toenail enter this equation at
some point? It has a crack from top to bottom where a
brick fell on it when I was four.... will that make a difference?
If so, how much?
OR
Am I asking all the wrong questions? Going off on a tangent
as I often do? AND how can I fit shino into these new
clay concerns? Will my mentees need this info..... and what
about after a manicure (yeah, right!) ..... the cuticle definitely
changes width ...... oooooh, such thoughts are beyond
my understanding.... but I DO HOPE I've helped clear up
your confusions..... poor baby.
Drat, Ivor, you do rock my world from time to time.
love
Joyce
In the Mojave Desert of California....... plumb exhausted.......
thinking is HARD.
Ivor and Olive Lewis on sat 18 sep 04
Dear Joyce Lee,
Rub your nose and pat your tummy, simultaneously.
If you think about the task, Throwing it is one step harder than the
above task. Yes, you put your foot on it. Getting it right with the
foot. Knowledge and coordination.
Keep on throwing.
Must go and check the kiln. Bisque today. Yesterday tried the Barbecue
thing, Marinated unshelled Giant Prawns, Charcoal Grilled, with rice
and stir fry fresh veggies
Got it all coordinated
Best regards,
Ivor Lewis.
Redhill,
S. Australia.
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