May 17, 2010
Fong Choo makes tiny teapots but, visually, they are anything but small. Fong successfully integrates the form with the surface to make elegant little works of art. The teapots bodies are thrown and altered on the wheel, and then embellished with handbuilt handles, feet, and spouts. Then Fong layers commercial glazes to get amazing surfaces. Today he explains his technique in detail, including his secret to taking commercial glazes to the next level.Already Registered? Please sign in.
May 5, 2010
How to Make a Lively Thrown and Altered Teapot on the Pottery Wheel
There are myriad ways to build non-round forms, but if you love throwing, you’ll probably find that throwing and altering works best for you. In today’s post, Cheri Glaser demonstrates a lively squared-off teapot project. Not only does she cover throwing and altering forms, but she also shares some other neat techniques, like her thrown slab bottoms and pulled spouts.January 22, 2010
Wheel Throwing Video: How to Make a Little Teapot (Short and Stout) on the Pottery Wheel
I finally found a teapot video that is about as succinct as they come - roughly 12 minutes (not bad, considering the process). And the great thing is, it doesn't sacrifice detail and good advice. So, sit back and watch this excerpt from Stephen Jepson's Advanced Throwing Projects and Techniques. When you're done, you should have a darn good foundation for making your own little teapot.
