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.
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2. Time honored respect and use of "Kiln Gods" to protect our work during the firing.
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3. Still giggling everytime someone pulls a handle. We all know why.
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4. Knowing glazes smell horrible, but sniffing them anyway.
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5. Knowing the pieces are not entirely cooled from the firing, but still touching them regardless. Worth it.
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6. The urge to smash flawed pieces.
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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.
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8. Eat the clay. We all know someone, or are that someone whose done it at least once.
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9. Squish the clay.
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10. Forgetting what being clean is like, and constantly looking like a grave robber.
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11. Needing lotion constantly. All day, everyday.
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12. Being excited about a new clay or glaze, and showing it to literally everyone you know.
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13. Developing a certain... appreciation of fire.
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14. And finally... Endless puns and Ghost references.
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This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
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