Loading…
27
Breathing through the nerves got me a steady pull on a thin vase
I used to get really nervous when working with thin glass, and my hands would shake a bit. It made pulls uneven and messed up my shapes. Last week, I started taking a moment to just breathe before I heat up the glass. Just a few deep breaths, nothing fancy. Yesterday, I was pulling a tall, thin vase neck, and I felt calm the whole time. My hands stayed still, and the neck came out straight without any wobbles. It's a small thing, but it felt like a big step for me. Maybe it's just me, but that little pause helped a lot. Idk, thought I'd share since we all deal with stress in the shop.
3 comments
Log in to join the discussion
Log In3 Comments
cole_lee96mo ago
Read a thing about how your heart rate actually syncs up with your breathing. Slow breath in, heart slows down a bit. Helps steady your hands. Makes total sense for glass work. That focus on the breath gets you out of your own head. Lets muscle memory take over. Your story proves it works.
6