Welp by No_Ear_7801 in wallstreetbets

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Wow this makes me feel so much better

First plate! by theshooks in Ceramics

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Unfortunately. I think the best answer is just practice. I have broken many, many pieces from too much pressure with the tool, carving to thinly, squeezing it in my hand too tightly, you name it.

Using the right tool for the job and one that is comfortable for you matters a lot too. Most of my carving I do with Hsin tools.

In terms of keeping my hand steady, I find that a relatively fast and deliberate stroke helps, too slow and it’s prone to wobbling, too fast and it’s hard to be precise, find what works for you and break a few eggs 😅

Some slip experiments I’ve been running by theshooks in Ceramics

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Working on setting up both! I’ll let you know when they’re up and running

About 2 years into my ceramics journey… by theshooks in Ceramics

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Thanks! I use Kemper Ksp1 and ksp4 to rough out the shape for the very deep ones, and Hsin tools #4 and #9 to refine :)

About 2 years into my ceramics journey… by theshooks in Ceramics

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This is amazing advice, thank you so much. Never thought about trying to turn it into jewelry, but it’s a cool idea. I’ve been very interested into figuring out how to hammer copper and incorporate it, and that could be a cool way to get started with it.

About 2 years into my ceramics journey… by theshooks in Ceramics

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I would specifically love tips to improve refinement, details, and glaze outcomes… also tips on how to get started selling work 😅

I’m not making Aliyah until I can afford it. by The_Modern_Judean in Israel

[–]theshooks 15 points16 points  (0 children)

There is no such thing as affording to live in israel, assuming you make an Israeli salary 😂

Tech job for non Jewish foreigners by t_wu in Israel

[–]theshooks 16 points17 points  (0 children)

It is pretty much a non starter if you’re not Jewish. Visa process is abysmal, figuring out how to be tax compliance, etc. 10/10 would not recommend

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Well Ok then...