Magic and Materials

There is no magic in materials nor tools.
Where you went to school has no significance.
Who you apprenticed with has no significance.
Firing a wood kiln for two weeks or an electric kiln for six hours......
There is no intrinsic value added by any of these things.
The work stands alone, pristine and unaffected by all of the above.

So trim with a dull stick or a razor sharp edge.....just use whatever makes
it possible for you to effectively transfer the magic of your unique human
spirit in to the clay giving it life that will be recognized by another
aware and sensitive human being.....or dog!

Gary 3/13/04