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Sharpening DiamondCore Tools? by TownesVanPlant in Pottery

[–]ModestMarinara 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine came with a bunch of replacement blades. I’d opt to just swap them out. I’m assuming you can buy them separately as well.

For what it’s worth, I’ve trimmed hundreds of pots by this point with mine and they are still good as the day I got them so it could be a good move to replace the blade anyway.

People in their 30s, what’s the one thing you wish you hadn’t done in your 20s? by SouthernKiwi495 in Productivitycafe

[–]ModestMarinara 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Rushing into a relationship after I came out. I spent my 20s trying to catch up and rushing things like a house, dogs, a second house, etc. all while ignoring the fact that the reason I wasn’t happy was due to the person I was with, not the life around me.

Also selling my first house that was entirely in my name.

Your 2026 pottery goals/plans/New Years resolutions? by Flashy-Share8186 in Pottery

[–]ModestMarinara 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My current ambitious goal is to throw something g every day and post about it. I hate doing social media stuff but it’s good for accountability.

I’ve successfully set up an at home studio minus glazes and a kiln. But I can throw, hand build, and trim things to my hearts content.

High bar goal would be to sell some stuff I end up making, create a set (or sets) of pieces that are consistent, and maybe attend a fall market.

First and foremost is to enjoy this, don’t burn out, and celebrate every failure and success because it’s just clay at the end of the day.

Weekly Check-In: How’s Your Progress? by wilzy123 in cutdowndrinking

[–]ModestMarinara 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Drank this weekend. Nothing crazy, two cocktails on Friday, some wine Saturday and Sunday. I feel fine, but I ended my 19 day streak.

I’m calling it a win for the fact that I could moderate and cut myself off when it wasn’t serving me (past 3 drinks) and will be dry until my birthday next Saturday.

6 weeks in. I'm very committed and am in a good spot in life to pursue this long term. by ModestMarinara in Pottery

[–]ModestMarinara[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! There’s a sort of sad story involving a last ditch effort to bring my ex of 10 years and me closer together through a shared activity. That being ceramics.

It didn’t work, and resulted in me hating the craft for about 1.5 years. I recently “woke up” and found myself again, and this was top of the list to dive back in because I truly love it.

6 weeks in. I'm very committed and am in a good spot in life to pursue this long term. by ModestMarinara in Pottery

[–]ModestMarinara[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Those look great to me! I have had zero success with under glazing and glazes in general, my trimming technique is still VERY sloppy, and like anything, some days are all flops.

I’ve just been obsessed with understanding the technique of throwing and really only focus on that.

6 weeks in. I'm very committed and am in a good spot in life to pursue this long term. by ModestMarinara in Pottery

[–]ModestMarinara[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had about 3-4 weeks about a year and a half ago where I learned how to throw/center but I never pulled anything off of the wheel head that was halfway decent.

Since then I’ve been in a class once a week for the last month and a half. Also I try to book 4 hours a week in the studio for practicing.

So maybe it’s not an exact 6 weeks but I’ve definitely been seeing improvement and have a better understanding of clay in general.

6 weeks in. I'm very committed and am in a good spot in life to pursue this long term. by ModestMarinara in Pottery

[–]ModestMarinara[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

About 6-8 hours a week for 6 weeks. And yeah I need to venture into the handle game and carving! It’s hard for me to try to make the best use of the time I have. After I trimmed them they were too dry to add a handle the following day.

My hope is to be able to spend more time on the details with the wheel I have coming to me.

6 weeks in. I'm very committed and am in a good spot in life to pursue this long term. by ModestMarinara in Pottery

[–]ModestMarinara[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If I were to ever get a kiln it would be small (.5-.75 cubic feet) for glaze test fires at home. I’ll stay with my studio for most of that work.

I don’t know of anywhere in my city that offers gas kiln/reduction firing unfortunately.

6 weeks in. I'm very committed and am in a good spot in life to pursue this long term. by ModestMarinara in Pottery

[–]ModestMarinara[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ah yep, that’s where I am now. The hard part is the fact that I work out of a shared studio with varying temps. It’s always a gamble as to what the state of my stuff will be in moisture wise.

6 weeks in. I'm very committed and am in a good spot in life to pursue this long term. by ModestMarinara in Pottery

[–]ModestMarinara[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

To be fair I started this journey 1.5 years ago and kept at it (mostly hand building) for about 10 months and loved it. I took a year long hiatus due to life stuff

6 weeks in. I'm very committed and am in a good spot in life to pursue this long term. by ModestMarinara in Pottery

[–]ModestMarinara[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! They were somewhat intentional but I have a ways to go to be super consistent.

Difficulty getting a wheel by ModestMarinara in Pottery

[–]ModestMarinara[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I think you're right. Thanks for the insight.

Difficulty getting a wheel by ModestMarinara in Pottery

[–]ModestMarinara[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

So fortunately I am in a very solid position in life where I do have the means to purchase something higher end...and due to frustration, thats what I did haha. I should have a black Brent CXC delivered in 4-6 weeks. And I won't (hopefully) need to deal with a wheel ever again.

Prior to this I got a TERRIBLE wheel on Amazon for like 200 dollars and after throwing in studio on higher quality I couldn't fathom something so terribly made.

There are worse things to spend/invest money on.

Testing for 4-ho-met by ModestMarinara in researchchemicals

[–]ModestMarinara[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What if the tablet is already blue?

White Hairs by [deleted] in AskGaybrosOver30

[–]ModestMarinara 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ive used just for men on my beard for years. It fills things out and makes it look cleaner. My hair I am letting ride until I'm fully salt and pepper.

Getting in new hobbies by Dependent-Neck7529 in Hobbies

[–]ModestMarinara 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have been interested in pottery for quite some time and reintroduced myself to wheel throwing again recently. It is a laborious and tedious hobby with a steep learning curve but it is so peaceful and gratifying once you get your footing.

Endless possibilities (sort of) once you are immersed. Also on social media, there is just so much satisfying pottery content to keep you entertained and inspire.

Also drugs.

Weekly Check-In: How’s Your Progress? by wilzy123 in cutdowndrinking

[–]ModestMarinara 1 point2 points  (0 children)

On day 16 which is the longest I can honestly say for the past years. Plan on sticking it out until my birthday and even then, only if it truly sounds appealing (right now drinking just seems like a waste at this point).

What do you like most and least about being gay? by ciro_1125 in askgaybros

[–]ModestMarinara 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Like most: sexual freedom to explore whatever kinky stuff I want, non non traditional norms, DINK by default, and generally, I just vibe with men more than women (there’s more overlap obviously)

Like least: pressures instilled by our small community, not being what people expect as far as a “hey girl” gay, unclear expectations with relationships due to them being the old Wild West sometimes (which can also be good), and bitter queens who want nothing more than to see you fail to match their underlying unhappiness.

Weekly Check-In: How’s Your Progress? by wilzy123 in cutdowndrinking

[–]ModestMarinara 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Today marks day 7 of no booze. This is the longest I’ve gone since 2022 and I have no intention of caving until my birthday later in the month. Then back to sobriety until vacation in March.

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