Large Oval Hand Built Teapot

Previously textured tapered sections were joined with plain clay rectangles to form the body of this large teapot.  An oval bottom was applied to the conic body form, defining the final shape.  A clay slab oval matching the top opening

Oval Hand Built Teapot

This teapot was hand built from four tapered  body sections. An oval clay cutout was applied to the top rim to finish it,  and a larger oval was applied to form the bottom.  Four beveled feet were applied as the teapot stiffened.

Hand-built Teapot

This substantial teapot was hand built using a comic pattern.  After the pieces were cut, texture was applied with roller tools. A spout made on a mandrel and a pulled handle were added.  The lid was also hand built, and

Hand-Built Ewer on Plate

This pouring vessel was made from slabs of clay cut using a conic templates.  The spout was formed on a mandrel and applied to the teapot.   The handle was pulled from the teapot the day after it was formed.