How To Make A Ceramic Teapot Spout

Position the spout and attach it to the pot.

How to make a ceramic teapot spout.

Spouts that drip or don t drip have long been something of a mystery to many potters. But the same reason learning how to make a teapot is a challenge is why it is also a lot of fun. The teapot spout the handle the knob. Trying to teach students how to make a teapot in one class period might sound impossible.

Then make a flange by pinching a coil of clay around the underside of the lid that will fit inside the teapot to keep the lid in place. If you re making tea in a large teapot add one bag for each cup you are brewing. In this post an excerpt from our new release pencil process in motion. With brush stem or chopstick roll up a thinner sheet of clay rock the spout gently on flat surface to make it look even and round.

With fettling knife try to cut with an angle for the lid to sit on the body. From handles to spouts teapots have multiple components and getting them all to work together successfully is an exciting challenge for the budding ceramic artist. There are so many components to consider. This post will focus on one component only.

If you re making tea in a single cup add one tea bag to the cup and let it steep for two to five minutes depending on the type of tea it is. Make a few spouts to choose from. Learning how to make a teapot is a challenge and a milestone for potters. The problem is sometimes minor when a spout has one or two drops dribble down the outside of the pot when pouring is stopped.

Follow the instructions on the box. How to make drip free spouts by john hesselberth. Learning how to make ceramic teapots is a big milestone in any potter s ceramic development.