Teapots, 2011 Series, a set on Flickr.
A little review of most of the teapots I made during 2011, for your viewing pleasure on Flickr! Currently planning a new year of teapots (and other wonderful things), building on some of the things I started doing in 2011′s series. If you like, let me know what you think, and what speaks to you in colors, textures, handle configurations, etc. Of course this set contains a few flaws (which you may not be able to see in the photos, but which I am well aware of), and I realize none of these pieces are perfect, but they do represent a lot of work, study, practice, failure, joy, and appreciation that I get to do this wonderful thing called creating every day. Thanks for looking.
Beautiful shapes and colours! Must be wonderful to have a gas kiln. Ours is electric. Do you slant your beaks with an additional degree or they dont twist during firing?
Thank you! I feel very lucky to be able to use gas reduction (for now, at least!): I love the beautiful speckles and variations. I usually cut my spouts a little too slanted so that when they untwist they come out pretty straight. It’s not an exact science right now. I did just attend a workshop with an artist (Russell Wrankle) who hand-forms a spout from a solid lump of clay, then cuts it in half, scoops out the extra clay, and re-attaches the two sides; I think I will try that next, although it is a lot of work–but then you don’t have to worry about untwisting!
Thank you for the idea, I should try it too.
I’m so glad you worked your lace doilies into some of the teapots. Those are my favorite. It makes such a beautiful combination of two crafts.