Wilts

I am overwhelmed by you all taking the time to read my comment and then responding. Some background information - my great grandmother also suffered from arthritis in the hands and ended up being unable to use them to dress and wash. The doctor and my mother scared me with stories, so I gave in and sold my wheel but…. I can’t stop thinking about throwing clay, there is something so special about the feel, creating a mug or bowl etc from a wet ball of clay. I feel like my zest for life has gone. I’ve tried candle making and paying for lessons. But it really doesn’t do it for me - heat wax add fragrances and wick, pour done! Since reading your comments I feel reenergised and want to have another go. Thank you all so much for your positivity.

Thank you so much for responding to my comment.

Thanks for your help.

Thank you…..

Thank you!

Thank you!

My doc says I have arthritis in my fingers and knuckles plus I have trigger finger in both hands. She said I need to stop throwing clay. I’m still a learner, but devastated…. Have you heard that throwing can make arthritis worse?