I used to joke to myself about getting back into pottery, but for other reasons. One was to finally get out into clay the forms and plates I had designed for a divining tool. I remember sitting out in front of the mobile home i lived in carving into raku clay early into the morning. Even the possums came to visit as the night into morn got cool. I carved four that night and laid them to dry in the computer room. I had hoped to make it through twenty by the end of the fall month. I was sure firing in the backyard would not be a problem. Even to this day I covet the Mother Earth News magazine I rummaged from 1/2 price books. Inside were directions for building a kiln from a metal can and rocks. I still had safety gear to buy, but I was committed to the task. Right now there is a kiln in the garage. Unfortunately the bottom is cracked and the electrical box may need examining. Currently I have no money to invest into refurbishing for long term use. Before about June or there about, I was playing with the idea to go to Royal Brush and pay for time for firing greenware and the final glazing. Unfortunately they've closed.
There is a bright side to this. My admonishment and warning turned into a challenge. It is my second for the year and I'm still a little teary. Well, honestly? I received about seven more anonymous requests after finishing "The Postman". Still, I must have done something worthy in the last one to garner this one. I told few about my pottery work from college. Also, I never set back at developing it with earnestness till 2007 and you see how far out we are now. So seriously, how did this person know I go beyond 2D? No need for an answer. I'm harboring a secret joy in this request. It is that, sight unseen, someone has confidence in works I set down for years. Them not knowing I was secretly hoping to return to them.
So, as I was asked to reply. This is confirmation that I am taking up the challenge. I have been playing in my mind with form and structure for a few days and will be completing sketches in two to three days. I will photograph them and post. I was also told to begin work by the 22nd. That will be for the prototypes. I know I'll have chemistry to correct for the final pieces. Also I'll be able to give you an idea of the general direction with mockups and notes.
Thank you dearly, whoever you are.
BTW: Your messenger works very hard.
As ever, stay hungry and curious.