Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Teapots, etc.

I have been feeling a bit under the weather lately. Headache and joint pains....and today I twisted my back and now I can barely more.

Good news though is that I got 20 mugs done and ready to fire as soon as they are dry enough. With the rate stuff was drying I may be able to fire them in the morning.

Here are a few pictures of my latest stuff:

The first is a teaset I made for a wedding present for our dear friend Jon and his wife Tiffany.




And these nest two are teapots I made just to force myself to make teapots. For potters, teapots are kind of the final exam. There is a lot of designing that has to go into a teapot, and lots of things to keep in mind about placement, etc. To do a good teapot, you have to be a pretty good potter. I always shied away from doing teapots. Some still little voice told me if I wanted to call myself I potter, I better make sure I was able to master ALL forms...and not go easy on myself. After 40 plus years throwing, I ought to be able to make a teapot! So, I did. I made several. And it was fun.



3 comments:

Gary's third pottery blog said...

hey, feel better, but this work is FINE! what celadon do you have going there please???????????

Gary's third pottery blog said...

yowza on the pots at etsy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Anonymous said...

You make beautiful teapots. I am praying that your back will be better soon. *gentlest of hugs*