Karen and Cliff Sandlin on mon 5 nov 01
Joan: Bracing was EXACTLY the problem! That and the fact that I had
unconsciously combined several different methods of wedging, centering &
opening.
Went back to basics and hopefully learned once again. It was SUCH a
pleasure to throw yesterday and enjoy the feeling of centered clay
practically raising itself!
Appreciate your kind words.
Karen
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From: Ceramic Arts Discussion List [mailto:CLAYART@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG] On
Behalf Of Joan & Tom Woodward
Sent: Monday, November 05, 2001 12:01 AM
To: CLAYART@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG
Subject: Re: Centering - Help?
If you love it, don't chuck it! I had enormous trouble with centering
for
months when I was first learning. Then someone showed me a different
method
which happened to work for me. What a relief. From time to time,
definitely with different clays, I have trouble again. If I really get
stuck I go back to basics, like some of the suggestions you've already
received. Or looking at a book that has been useful in the past. Or
watching someone. Bracing is something I tend to forget. Breathing is
convenient, too. I also know that there are just periods that I am
successful and times when I am not. So, take heart. If you've done it
before, you can do it again. And then some.
Joan
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