On the last day of wet clay, I decided to make a teapot for my wheel and hand project. Something that you start on the wheel, and then change the piece, by adding something made by hand. I started by making a base. Then the spout. All I had time to do today was make all of these and the lid. Not so sure that the lid is going to fit very well. I was in a hurry...
Here is the spout, that I made today for my teapot. I have never before made a spout, and had to ask Mrs. H for help. Shes started it off, showing me what to do, and then I finished it. After I centered, I got to compress the clay to the point where you could see the wheel. Then to make this shape you have to pull up the wall. but instead of pulling straight up, you have to pull at an angel. Then after that, you have to "choke" the wall, to make it skinnier. And repeat,
The last piece I made today was the lid. I was in a hurry, and so my lid is a little off center. This was the second lid that I made today too. I will eventually add a handle to the top. The very last piece that I have to make for this tea pot is the handle. After I make the handle, and let it dry, I can start adding to the top of this lid. :)
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