John Rodgers on thu 22 mar 07
You know, one would think it obvious - the quote from Ron Roy - that
clay is the most important part of making pots. Not so obvious,
actually. I have been learning about clay now for 22 years. And I'm
still learning. I have at least learned to let it talk to me, and tell
me what to do, how to do, when to do. In the beginning I tried to pound
it into submission. Then it pounded me into submission. It took some
time, but I finally learned to let it teach me. And now we work
together. I now have some clay that has aged for 5 years - Cone 5
B-mix. And boy is it sweet! I don't know what I will do in the future. I
used to collect up all my scraps, slake them down and store them in 5
gallon buckets forever, it seemed. But last year I bought a pugmill. Now
nearly all scraps are processed and re-pugged. Doesn't leave much clay
to age. I'll miss the good stuff, once it's gone.
John Rodgers
Chelsea, AL
mel jacobson wrote:
> clayart is critical in breaking down myth and legend.
>
> what we are discussing now about clay plasticity
> and science is critical in understanding what goes on,
> how it works and how do we put it to use in our studios.
> same for chimneys, flues, firing and fuel.
>
> thank you john pacini, david finklenberg and others
> for sharing good, quality information.
>
> where else would you find this?
> just clayart.
>
> keep up the great work folks.
> it has enormous meaning.
> and thanks to those people that look into this professionally.
> it is all for us.
>
> i have just received a new book on the history of `raku` from
> the kyoto raku museum. images to knock you over.
>
> the conversation on aging clay and the raku family
> is just plain `awsome`.
>
> i will have to copy it by hand, but it is a great section.
> and the general attitudes of art, craft, and tradition is wonderful.
> i will send you bits and pieces as i have time.
>
> imagine, making clay in your lifetime, that will be used
> by your great grandson. and the clay you use today was made in
> 1935 by your great grandfather.
> they like clay. we just grab a new box, often whatever you can
> find. what's in the clay...who knows?
> not the best way to approach your craft.
> i admire the years that ron roy has preached that clay is the most
> important part of making pots. (my life was blessed when ron roy
> came into it)....learn it, understand it, make it work for you.
> mel
>
>
>
>
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>
> Clayart page link: http://www.visi.com/~melpots/clayart.html
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mel jacobson on thu 22 mar 07
clayart is critical in breaking down myth and legend.
what we are discussing now about clay plasticity
and science is critical in understanding what goes on,
how it works and how do we put it to use in our studios.
same for chimneys, flues, firing and fuel.
thank you john pacini, david finklenberg and others
for sharing good, quality information.
where else would you find this?
just clayart.
keep up the great work folks.
it has enormous meaning.
and thanks to those people that look into this professionally.
it is all for us.
i have just received a new book on the history of `raku` from
the kyoto raku museum. images to knock you over.
the conversation on aging clay and the raku family
is just plain `awsome`.
i will have to copy it by hand, but it is a great section.
and the general attitudes of art, craft, and tradition is wonderful.
i will send you bits and pieces as i have time.
imagine, making clay in your lifetime, that will be used
by your great grandson. and the clay you use today was made in
1935 by your great grandfather.
they like clay. we just grab a new box, often whatever you can
find. what's in the clay...who knows?
not the best way to approach your craft.
i admire the years that ron roy has preached that clay is the most
important part of making pots. (my life was blessed when ron roy
came into it)....learn it, understand it, make it work for you.
mel
from: mel/minnetonka.mn.usa
website: http://www.visi.com/~melpots/
Clayart page link: http://www.visi.com/~melpots/clayart.html
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