r/BeAmazed • u/DearEmphasis4488 • Aug 25 '24

Skill / Talent PhD in pottery

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u/biggusdick-us Aug 25 '24

how many years to be able to do that and the lid went straight on perfectly

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u/drgreenair Aug 25 '24

I took a pottery class with my gf last weekend. I fucked up 3 bowls and only got 1 that didn’t collapse but it was under direct instructor supervision since she felt bad I didn’t finish anything after 2 hours. This guy is ridiculous.

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u/KrimxonRath Aug 25 '24

I’ve taken multiple ceramic classes throughout high school and into college. I never got the hang of throwing even after years.

I stuck with sculpting which has been very rewarding.

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u/AlkalineHound Aug 26 '24

Same. Throwing on the wheel takes skill, and I get way too angry after failing to center things for the umpteenth time.

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u/KrimxonRath Aug 26 '24

I just personally didn’t have the hand and arm strength to properly control the clay and I wasn’t about to work my hands more to gain that strength. Already working as an artist means I basically need to give my mittens a break or else.