Overview
Watch a narrated video demonstrating the intricate process of assembling a clay teapot from thrown parts. Learn how to trim the lid to fit the body, turn the teapot's body, trim and pierce the lid, finish the base with a maker's mark, attach the spout, and pull the stoneware handle. Follow along as each step is carefully explained, from the initial thrown components to the final tidy-up, resulting in a beautifully crafted teapot. Gain insights into the artistry and technical skills required in pottery-making, with a promise of future content on avoiding drippy spouts.
Syllabus
- Introduction / snow
- The thrown parts
- Trimming the lid to fit the body
- Turning the teapot's body
- Trimming the lid and piercing a hole
- Finishing the base and stamping my maker's mark
- Attaching the spout
- Attaching and pulling the handle
- Final tidy up
- The finished, for now, teapot.
Taught by
Florian Gadsby