Many Hands Makes For Little Work

Lots of different ways to cut ceramics
Preparation continues for launching our community project. We are grateful for the extra helping hands, ones filled with excitement and eagerness to contribute. Happy helping hands! Even with a down pouring tempest of rain and wild winds, we gathered to break ceramics and sort tessera.

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