How To Make A Ceramic Teapot By Hand

Part 1 of 24 how to make a ceramic teapot.

How to make a ceramic teapot by hand.

Thread the end of the wrapping strand up through the space made by the awl with the glossy side sitting against the handle 10. Ceramic teapots have several small elements that are assembled together to form a functioning vessel. Tighten the five wraps by cranking them with your hand and then pull the end of the wrapping strand up through the wraps 11. Throw the ball of clay on the wheel and form the desired teapot shape.

Squeeze the sides and push it up and down until the clay is centered. Teapot ceramic pottery this is the final step in the beginner s playlist as far as a normal progression goes within the upcoming weeks we will most likel. The edge of the bottom slab is stretched and thinned slightly in this process. Learn how to create your very own teapot out of clay with this free ceramics video series.

Score the slab just on the printed slip ring then apply slip. In this video you ll see how to start making a handbuild teapot and putting up the slabs together. This 30 minute teapot ceramic lesson plan offers an opportunity for instructors to talk about teapot mechanics while allowing students to experiment with design elements. Ceramic arts network 429 999 views.

Press the darted cylinder firmly onto the slab. Four approaches to the teapot features diverse ways to make teapots by four well known and respected artists. Open up the clay by pushing down on top with your thumbs. Make sure to create a fold in the cane strand so its glossy side remains against the handle.

Lifting the piece in one hand use the thumb of your other hand to press and smooth the edge of the slab up over the bottom edge of the cylinder. It seems easier for my students to learn how to make their first teapot with handbuilding techniques because they have more control over the forms and sizes. Julia galloway randy johnston lisa naples and donovan palmquist.