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February 13, 2009

Handbuilt Pottery Making Video: How to Make a Properly Functioning Handbuilt Spout for a Teapot

by Jeffrey Nichols Read Comments (3)

Jeffrey Nichols explains the mechanics that go into making a functional teapot spout.

Today’s video features potter Jeffrey Nichols demonstrating a great technique for a handbuilt teapot spout. In addition to the technique, Jeffrey discusses and gives pointers on what makes a teapot spout function properly. I have made a few teapots in the years I have been making pottery, and more often than I would like to admit, I’ve had dribbly spouts. So I am anxious to try out the tips Jeffrey mentions. The video is a bit longer than most that we show on Ceramic Arts Daily, but it is packed with good information so it’s worth it to watch it to the end. I hope you’ll stick with it and then put his tips into practice on your next teapot. - Jennifer Harnetty, editor.

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Be sure to download your free copy of the
2009 Buyers Guide to Ceramic Supplies and Materials
to learn where to purchase underglazes and other pottery studio supplies.

 

To see more of Jeffrey’s pottery and learn more about him, visit www.jeffreynichols.us.

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3 Comments

  1. Carmen | July 30th, 2009 at 1:05 pm

    I need to know were to buy the plaster.

  2. Jennifer | July 31st, 2009 at 9:36 am

    Carmen - Your local pottery supplier should have pottery plaster. Or, check out the Buyers Guide to Ceramic Supplies and Materials for a list of suppliers. You can download a copy on our free gifts page: http://ceramicartsdaily.org/free-gifts/
    Scroll down to find it and click the get a free gift button.
    Jennifer Harnetty, edtor.

  3. Robin | September 10th, 2009 at 2:18 pm

    Wonderful video.. learned something new.. thanks so much for posting this!!

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