I've made TWO since

ops: But, each had some ... lets say...
issues. I'll show this one:
Ugh... it's just too rough, and fugly. I think the problems is that I got a little ahead of myself and tried to work much too small too soon. I need to keep working at a larger sizes for now. Since my goal is to make *my personal* ideal teapot -- it's hard not to just focus on what I want. But, I need to remember that the teapot I will keep is not even born yet... it's not even an idea yet.
That said, I've come up with a new way of making handles. Making handles is HARD, since this clay isn't plastic and will crack when bent. I'm having some good luck sculpting the handles from slabs:
This show some bits in my "damp box" I'm trying to make a lot of pieces at once then just assemble them later. That way it is not required to make everything on the spot.
I don't know if it will work, but it's worth a try.
This little workspace is my happy place!
Though, my husband complains about the pounding some of the time.

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Can't wait to post the next (passable) pot. The encouragement really helps too. Some days nothing works. But, that's just part of learning. I have become very critical of the work of others:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Two-Nice-Chi...item232a5c14c2
I found these on ebay, and started listing the flaws as soon as I saw them.

But, it made me feel better to see that others have struggled with the same things that I do... (lumpy spout, crooked handles, etc.) albiet they struggle
much less...

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I think I'll try to copy this teapot next:
its looks simple (deceptively simple :twisted: ) and yet I think I understand how to make it.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/A-Small-Chin...item4ac3fc5b34
(FYI I have no idea if this ebay auction is a good price or even that great of a pot, I'm just using it for a visual reference, not saying it's worth bidding on!)
Back to the drawing board!