Twisted Tea

A Ceramic Teapot

2019

Dimensions

13.75″ H x 14″ L x 9.5″ W

Materials & Techniques

Hand-built of stoneware clay as a functional teapot formed like an abstract accordion. Keyboard slab constructed. Spout wheel thrown and altered. Lid slip cast mold. Coloration with glazes and lusters. Original ceramic decals.

Firing Temperature & Atmosphere

Multiple firings from cone 5-cone 020. Metallic leaf for cold finish.

$1800

Photos: Nick Thompson