I
haven't thrown teabowls in a while so I wedged up some clay, about 10lbs worth
and set about throwing eight entirely different bowls. The illustration is of
number seven just after it was whacked about a bit with a paddle and then
slightly rethrow to fix the lip and overall symmetry. I like making pots this
way and it allows unexpected things to happen when you decide each piece must
be different than its previous incarnation as well as adding a bit more
experience and a fuller vocabulary. I just put up a good compilation cd and try
to move into auto-pilot mood without thinking too much about the mechanics and
letting the clay help decide the outcome. I only wish it were possible to
decide to create eight entirely different feet but I usually can only get
through about three or four variations which includes a hand cut foot. I have a
lot to work on this year and testing and feet are just a few of them.
"Experience
is one thing you can't get for nothing."
Oscar Wilde
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