14 Quirky Traits of Ceramic Artists
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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?

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14 Quirky Traits Of A Ceramic Artist

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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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?

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