The makings of a teapot

Three of the 4 parts of a teapot

The handle is also thrown, as a big circle of a closed tube that is a circle in cross section.  It takes the longest to dry, having just one hole for gas escaping during firing.

Making sure the handle and spout line up is crucial

A few changes were made to the bees.  I worried that those black eyes might run, so took them back to just an outline.

I tried a Mishima technique, of carving the design, applying underglaze, then scraping away the glaze which would remain in the carved grooves.   I didn't have any underglaze to use, so used some Mayco designer liner glaze, which is pretty stable.

I need to practice much more on this technique, but for my first try, I learned a lot! 

I do plan to go back and smooth a bit more of the surface around the bee design.

Quote for today:

While you are proclaiming peace with your lips, be careful to have it even more fully in your heart.

St. Francis of Assisi