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Because I love to create with my hands, sculpting with clay provides me with a fun, natural outlet for artistic expression. For years, I used polymer or air-dry clay,
but when the pace of our family life finally slowed, I purchased some real clay, formed a small object and fired it in a tiny annealing kiln that I found in an old
shop building. After firing, I gave my first clay creation the 'tone' test by rapping it lightly with a spoon. All my former materials could produce with the tone test
was a clunk or a thud. I was hooked forever when a nice rich orchestral tone rang out from my first real clay creation. With the rich tone ringing in my ears, I rushed out and purchased pottery equipment,
demonstration videos and books. I wanted to learn. A whole new world opened itself to me and continues to evolve every time I place my hands on clay. The
feeling of clay submitting to the movement of my hands, allowing it to be folded and molded, stretched, and squished is intriguing. I am addicted to this new world.
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