During a fantastic evening last night, as I had dinner with family at a dear friends home, this blog was mentioned. It was surreal. Angie (dear friend) said how - although she doesn't 'get that stuff' she enjoyed my blog. First off - Angie, you not only could 'get this stuff' (she's a very intelligent, forward-thinking woman), girl, you'd probably write an excellent one yourself! Tell Pat (dear friend's husband, but also dear friend in his own right) that he should definitely write a 'making your own wine' blog. He has incredible knowledge around the subject and tells it in a very interesting way. OH - and by the way Pat.....you were right - no hangover! :) Lovely evening guys - thanks again.
Back to pottery life. I've not written because I've been working! Its all good. Lots of activity that hopefully produces some good results. The new kiln wash cracked again - but I think that may have been somewhat my fault. I put on 3 quick coats, and then ran it through a glaze firing. Probably too much stress. Still not as bad as before and I can reuse the shelf at least one more time for a bisque fire. If anyone (other than close friends or family - sorry people) reads this, and has any other ideas around this subject, please write! Some 'lost art of kiln washing your shelves' enlightenment would be fantastic! I don't know if you are reading this Gary - but I know YOU could help me. Let me know.
Why do we do this? Why have we picked this medium that is difficult, messy and requires a process that is both unreliable and toxic? Is that what draws us? Is it the comfort I find amongst the almost certain disappointment? Or is it the challenge to tame and produce from this place of raw beginnings? For myself, that moment when it all comes together....that unexpected jewel under the kiln lid as I open it. Its when I KNOW what happened is good, and I don't care if anyone else sees it, or gets it. When I make something I want to keep, instead of give away. Its when its a surprise, a good surprise, and I am inspired by my own product to produce again. Its also when I know its one of a kind, and that I won't be able to produce it again. And yet - I stay and try for another day.
Enough musings. Off to work..
HiHo, HiHo....
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