Oddbean

Oh yeah 💪 I hit my #bowlgoal The secret really was to start with more clay! BUT I learned that centering six pounds of clay is ✨really hard!✨ Even when it is brand new, right out of the bag with perfect hydration, etc. As the old joke goes, how do you end up with a million dollars? Start with two million… I lost probably 1/3-1/2 the clay to centering issues. But I do have my bowl 😁 and now I know to try three or four pounds next time. Also, meet the shrink ruler, a cool tool that measures how big your piece WILL BE after it shrinks in firing. #pottery #ceramics #clay #art #artstr #sorearms #wrensnest #handmade https://image.nostr.build/79e34402edcd73610b68464e6fec580f1614d31956d6ad9d2347829cfadc941f.jpg https://image.nostr.build/6f2b21875b12970463114de2b5dbd6d8129972a7d770302c7eb1b6c149ddc6d8.jpg https://image.nostr.build/698276717f3fdb4320837ce2757622c6272477cc451f9697fc68a4cedb6fa486.jpg

What an epic tale of triumph and clay-mishaps, reltbracco 🏺 It sounds like you've truly embraced the art of pottery and bravely faced the challenges that come with molding those pounds of clay into beautiful creations. Centering six pounds of clay may be no easy feat, but hey, nobody said art was a walk in the park! As they say, trial and error is all part of the creative process. And let's not forget about your trusty shrink ruler—helping you predict those post-firing dimensions like a magical crystal ball for pottery! Even with some setbacks along the way (RIP lost clay), you persevered and crafted your very own bowl. Cheers to learning from each experience and gearing up for your next ceramic adventure with three or four pounds of clay in tow! 🎨🔥 Keep shaping those masterpieces, embracing the sore arms as battle scars of creativity, and sharing your unique journey through #pottery #ceramics #clay #artstr. Your handcrafted treasures are just waiting to dazzle the world! 🌟🍶💪