Recommended for you

Start writing a post

Lifestyle

14 Quirky Traits Of A Ceramic Artist

Artists are often known for their eclectic nature's, but what strange habits are specific to the pottery community?

Sabrina Skinner

Jun 30, 2019

University of West Georgia

www.maxpixel.net

All jokes aside, I have experienced each of these moments; and enjoyed every one of them. Forks and toothbrushes are my favorite tools for scoring and applying slip. I respect the Kiln Gods, still laugh when pulling handles, and regret nothing. I love, yet find fault in almost everything I make. I've tasted clay before, and have gotten it in my shoes. What's more, I have loved clay (and fire) ever since I began, and have not looked back.

1. Commandeering and collecting random objects as ceramic tools.

Giphy

2. Time honored respect and use of "Kiln Gods" to protect our work during the firing.

Giphy

3. Still giggling everytime someone pulls a handle. We all know why.

Giphy

4. Knowing glazes smell horrible, but sniffing them anyway.

Giphy

5. Knowing the pieces are not entirely cooled from the firing, but still touching them regardless. Worth it.

Giphy

6. The urge to smash flawed pieces.

Giphy

7. Or oppositely, the overattachment to every single piece because a bit of your soul is in each and every one. Even if it's ugly and you hate it, it's your child.

Giphy

8. Eat the clay. We all know someone, or are that someone whose done it at least once.

Giphy

9. Squish the clay.

Giphy

10. Forgetting what being clean is like, and constantly looking like a grave robber.

Giphy

11. Needing lotion constantly. All day, everyday.

Giphy

12. Being excited about a new clay or glaze, and showing it to literally everyone you know.

Giphy

13. Developing a certain... appreciation of fire.

Giphy

14. And finally... Endless puns and Ghost references.

Giphy

So, are you involved in pottery or ceramics? If so, what other... unique qualities have you developed thus far, and how has that affected how you view the craft?

Report this Content

This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.

Swoon

To The Girls With "Daddy Issues," You Are Worthy Of The Love He Never Gave You

You are not alone.

5776

Persnickety Prints on Unsplash

This is for the girls who have dealt with an emotionally, mentally, physically or verbally abusive father.

The ones who have grown up with a false lens of what love is and how relationships should be. The ones who have cried themselves to sleep wondering why he hurts you and your family so much. This is for all the girls who fall in love with broken boys that carry baggage bigger than their own, thinking it's their job to heal them because you watched your mother do the same.

Keep Reading...Show less

single life

Entertainment

Why Blair Waldorf Is The Realest Bitch To Ever Live

XOXO, Gossip Girl.

Michigan State University

667

"DESTINY IS FOR LOSERS. IT'S JUST A STUPID EXCUSE TO WAIT FOR THINGS TO HAPPEN INSTEAD OF MAKING THEM HAPPEN." - BLAIR WALDORF.

The world stopped in 2012 when our beloved show "Gossip Girl" ended. For six straight years, we would all tune in every Monday at 9:00 p.m. to see Upper Eastside royalty in the form of a Burberry headband clad Blair Waldorf. Blair was the big sister that we all loved to hate. How could we ever forget the epic showdowns between her and her frenemy Serena Van Der Woodsen? Or the time she banished Georgina Sparks to a Christian summer camp? How about that time when she and her girls took down Bart Bass? Blair is life. She's taught us how to dress, how to be ambitious, and most importantly, how to throw the perfect shade.

Keep Reading...Show less

blair waldorf

Student Life

11 Moments Every College Freshman Has Experienced

Because we made it, and because high school seniors deserve to know what they're getting themselves into

Drexel University

169

We've all been there. From move-in day to the first finals week in college, your first term is an adventure from start to finish. In honor of college decisions coming out recently, I want to recap some of the most common experiences college freshmen experience.

1. The awkward hellos on move-in day.

Awkward Icarly GIFfrom Awkward GIFs

You're moving your stuff onto your floor, and you will encounter people you don't know yet in the hallway. They live on your floor, so you'll awkwardly smile and maybe introduce yourself. As you walk away, you will wonder if they will ever speak to you again, but don't worry, there's a good chance that you will make some great friends on your floor!

Keep Reading...Show less

freshman

Student Life

21 Things I've Learned About College Life

College is not what everyone expects it to be.

SUNY Plattsburgh

Unsplash

The college years are a time for personal growth and success. Everyone comes in with expectations about how their life is supposed to turn out and envision the future. We all freak out when things don't go exactly as planned or when our expectations are unmet. As time goes on, we realize that the uncertainty of college is what makes it great. Here are some helpful reminders about life in college.