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<blockquote data-quote="dmonwaxa" data-source="post: 32648" data-attributes="member: 927"><p>Al. Thanks for sharing and being so grounded, its with great admiration and anticipation that I always look forward to your posts and I've been at it since '82. </p><p></p><p>To our young techs I'll say this, our industry is full of the so called ceramists, and it attracts those to that arena with hopes of getting rich and fame. Being a ceramist is not just the mechanics of porcelain almost anyone can do that. Its about the details; in color, in form, in function and so on. The older techs on here can attest to this, one had to pay their dues going through the lab, learning all the steps involved in the final product and in the end you're rewarded with being a ceramist. That knowledge gained is invaluable because anyone can do pretty porcelain, but doing pretty porcelain with longevity is different. The knowledge of materials, substructure design, casting techniques etc. cannot be ignored in your quest to become a ceramist. I'm certain it's the passion that drives most of us to improve and become better, those who share on here didn't achieve this overnight but more so through the night burning the midnight oil. Many tout of the sacrifices made, of time lost with family and loved ones, friends vacations and so on. </p><p></p><p>So if you really want to achieve this level do your homework, burn the midnight oil, always, always, always I can't stress that enough strive to do better. Read, attend training, practice, find a mentor. With that said understand their time is valuable; dont waste it. I really didn't expect to write this, it was just supposed to be a simple reply,,,,These are a few thoughts I wanted to share, insight, and hopefully some wisdom. In the end it takes TALENT combined with a lot of dedication. </p><p></p><p>Sorry for the rant.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dmonwaxa, post: 32648, member: 927"] Al. Thanks for sharing and being so grounded, its with great admiration and anticipation that I always look forward to your posts and I've been at it since '82. To our young techs I'll say this, our industry is full of the so called ceramists, and it attracts those to that arena with hopes of getting rich and fame. Being a ceramist is not just the mechanics of porcelain almost anyone can do that. Its about the details; in color, in form, in function and so on. The older techs on here can attest to this, one had to pay their dues going through the lab, learning all the steps involved in the final product and in the end you're rewarded with being a ceramist. That knowledge gained is invaluable because anyone can do pretty porcelain, but doing pretty porcelain with longevity is different. The knowledge of materials, substructure design, casting techniques etc. cannot be ignored in your quest to become a ceramist. I'm certain it's the passion that drives most of us to improve and become better, those who share on here didn't achieve this overnight but more so through the night burning the midnight oil. Many tout of the sacrifices made, of time lost with family and loved ones, friends vacations and so on. So if you really want to achieve this level do your homework, burn the midnight oil, always, always, always I can't stress that enough strive to do better. Read, attend training, practice, find a mentor. With that said understand their time is valuable; dont waste it. I really didn't expect to write this, it was just supposed to be a simple reply,,,,These are a few thoughts I wanted to share, insight, and hopefully some wisdom. In the end it takes TALENT combined with a lot of dedication. Sorry for the rant. [/QUOTE]
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