Little Teapot, Little Love
As it has been said: Love and a cough cannot be concealed.
Even a small cough.
Even a small love.
~Anne Sexton
One Little Teapot came out of its first firing. Now all she needs is a little
oxide wash to give a richer depth. Clear gloss in the
eyes for a contrast against the semi-matte finish of the face. Maybe a little clear satin along the division line of the lips. The interior has a black
gloss.
I am still thinking about the egg. I had a white porcelain egg, but it just look like a supermarket egg. Which is not a bad thing, just not right feeling for this teapot. I could make it more of a robin egg blue with brown speckles, but somehow the quirky black dots happened. As
soon as I make a decision I will glaze it into the nest lid. That way
it's down permanent and acts as a knob.
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Charlene - this t-pot is so fabulous. She's quirky and creative and a wonderful conversation over a pot of tea. I love how you let her tell you her story - her desires - sometimes you just have to sit with a piece for a while.
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Hello Judy---Before I started putting on slips, she looked like she was made of milk chocolate. It was hard to cover her up with slips (no chocolate in the house, too.) This isn't my usual earthenware I wasn't sure of how it would come out!
DeleteAmazing is all I can say. I loved being introduced to the piece, one glimpse after another.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Linda---Kinda like peeking into a kiln!
DeleteOh this is fascinating! I love her. Hmmmm. I'm really interested in a robin egg blue with brown speckles" !!
ReplyDeleteHello sapphire---Working on that robin egg, now.......
DeleteIt's marvellous. I love this sculpture and finish.
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Thank you, Laura. It was a fun one to do! More to come.....
Deletean extraordinary piece. Love it.
ReplyDeleteShe now graces the home of a teapot collector. Thank you so much for your comment :)
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