The Fancy Tiger Holiday Handmade show this weekend is fast approaching and I have been working 7 days a week for the past 4, trying to produce as much work as possible in a short amount of time. I don’t like working like this, and unfortunately, I haven’t learned how to break my self imposed frantic creative cycle. (I seem to repeat this behavior for every event in which I participate.) I don’t know where fall went - if anyone finds what’s left of it, would you please let me know because I sure need some more time before the holidays. Everyday is carefully choreographed for maximum output, and I’m so afraid of dropping one of the balls I’m juggling at the moment.
I don’t really have any new photographs to share with you today - though I should have some by the time I write my next post. I’m pretty tired this am after babysitting my kiln all day and night yesterday. I was up until 12am waiting for my kiln to shut off so that I could soak it for a few minutes and to manually lower the temperature to medium to induce a slow cool down. Then I set my alarm for several hours later so that I could turn off my kiln. I really want to get the most from my glazes and fingers crossed will have some good results when I open my kiln later today. Santa, could you please bring me a digital kiln for Christmas so that I don’t have to do this anymore?
Okay, enough whining from me today - does anyone have show strategies they’d like to share that help you deal with the stress?
~Cynthia
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I wish I had a magic formula for you, but I do not. I guess the best I can say you do beautiful work and I’m so glad I have some for Xmas gifts! You rock Cyn!
Cynthia- how di the glaze work??photos please!!!!
I’m honored that you purchased work from me to give as Christmas gifts, Mary - Thank you :*
The glaze is awesome - Judi - I’ll have to photograph some work this week. I only tried it on a few pieces - thanks for sharing!
super!!! and I hate to be mean but NO DORITOS for you!
My only offer is that I do the same thing before an event…and I learned a few years back to just relax into the manic-ness, enjoy the ride and breathe. When it’s over you can rest…but until then ride that muse baby, and let the chips fall where they may.
I love this color!!!!!!!! So very, very much.
Meditate, Breathe, read “Eat, Pray, Love” by Elizabeth Gilbert and if all else fails……get into a hot bath with a good glass of wine
I told you, Judi, I WANT chips with my pots!!
I’m trying, Heather. In fact the other day, on the verge of hyper ventilating, I had to remind myself to relax. I’ve been worried about not having enough work, but my husband said, so if you sell out, just pack it up and come home. I thought to myself, of course and why not. Selling out would be good.
I’m not really good at meditating, Melody - but the bath sounds good! I run for meditation - but like so many things, it’s a multi-tasking activity. Thanks for the book suggestion - I’m going to look for it at the library.
What a beautiful piece! I’m sorry I haven’t been around much, this half of the year has been terribly busy and has flown by. I hope Santa brings you the digital kiln.
One thing I have tried to make myself do when I have done shows lately, is not bring everything. Just remember, if you bring it and it doesnt sell, you have to tote it back. Seems to work for me.
Nice jar.
i trust it will be everything you hope for when it opens…i work like this and am very tired of doing it to myself…fingers crossed for the new kiln…blessings, rebecca
Reading a good book is a good way to relax, it will take your mind off the worries and stress for a little while anyways. That’s a beautiful vase and I’m looking forward to seeing more pictures Cyn!
Sounds like you need Santa to bring you more time! Your work is just stunning, I just found your blog and etsy shop. Try not to work so hard!