Crafts Videos

Throwing a ceramic teapot handle can be done off of a larger piece of clay on the potter's wheel. Learn how to throw a teapot handle with expert tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.

Attach a ceramic teapot handle to a place that is easy to handle and pour. Learn how to attach a teapot handle with expert tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.

Trim a ceramic teapot lid by centering it on the wheel and slowly removing clay with a ribbon tool. Learn how to trim a teapot lid with expert tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.

Smooth the top of a ceramic teapot lid by using a wide trimming tool. Learn how to smooth the surface of a lid with expert tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.

Make a lid handle for a ceramic teapot by pulling a ribbon of clay with your fingertips. Learn how to make a lid handle with expert tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.

Finishing touches for a ceramic teapot can include adding a fancy handle. Learn how to finish off your ceramic teapot with expert tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.

Wedging clay on the potter's wheel for a ceramic teapot can be done in small sections off of a larger piece of clay. Learn how to wheel wedge a small piece of clay with expert tips from a master...

Compress the clay for a ceramic teapot using your thumbs along the interior base of the piece. Learn how to compress clay with expert tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.

Shape the body of a ceramic teapot by pulling out the walls into a curved belly. Learn how to shape a teapot with expert tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.

Trim the base of a ceramic teapot by running your potter's knife around the form. Learn how to trim a teapot with expert tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.

Before dismounting a ceramic teapot from the wheel, size the opening for a lid. Learn how to size and dismount a teapot with expert tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.

Wedge clay for a ceramic teapot lid by working off a larger piece of clay on the potter's wheel. Learn how to wedge clay for a teapot lid with expert tips from a master potter in this free...

Boring a hole for a ceramic teapot lid involves careful measuring for a tight fit. Learn how to bore a hole for a teapot lid with expert tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.

Dismount a ceramic teapot lid from the wheel by slicing it off with a needle tool. Learn how to dismount a teapot lid with expert tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.

Throwing a ceramic teapot spout is best done off of a larger body of clay on the potter's wheel. Learn how to throw a teapot spout with expert tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.

Trim a ceramic teapot spout by using a needle tool to clean up the edges. Learn how to trim a teapot spout with expert tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.

Dismounting a ceramic teapot spout involves slicing it off the wheel with a metal needle tool. Learn how to dismount a teapot spout from the wheel with expert tips from a master potter in this...

Planning the assembly of a ceramic teapot will help determine what kind of handle and decorations will work for the piece. Learn how to plan the assembly of a teapot with expert tips from a master...

Attach the spout of a ceramic teapot after adding three filter holes into the body of the pot. Learn how to attach a teapot spout with expert tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.

Designing a handle for a ceramic teapot will depend on what will look best with the shape of the pot. Learn how to design a handle for a teapot with expert tips from a master potter in this free...

Wedge clay for a ceramic teapot handle by pulling the clay up into a cone and compressing it back into itself. Learn how to wedge clay for a teapot handle with expert tips from a master potter in...

Wedge clay for a ceramic teapot to create a consistent clay body with no air pockets. Learn how to wedge clay with expert tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.

Checking clay for a ceramic teapot will reveal undetected air bubbles and folds. Learn how to check clay for inconsistencies with expert tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.

Center and wedge clay on the potter's wheel for a ceramic teapot by pulling clay up into a cone and compressing it back into itself. Learn how to wedge clay on the wheel with expert tips from a...

Adding decoration to a teapot can be done with a sharp stick. Learn how to decorate a free-form teapot with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.

Trimming a teapot is adding more decoration to it. Learn about trimming a free-form teapot with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.

It easier to make finishing touches on a clay free-form teapot when the clay is soft. Learn about putting finishing touches on a free-form teapot with tips from a master potter in this free...

Clean up the teapot with a sponge. Learn other ways of touching a up a free-form teapot with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.

Mark the center of the teapot before putting on the wheel. Learn how to easily find the center with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.

Take the needle tool and cut into the groove when cutting the whole in a teapot. Learn how to start cutting a hole in a teapot with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.

Extra trim from the slab can be used to make the teapot lid. Learn how to make a teapot lid with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.

Use your fingers to pull up a hole for the under part of the teapot lid. Learn how to create a teapot lid with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.

Take the needle tool and poke a hole in the end of the teapot before attaching the spout. Learn about various ways to make holes for a teapot spout with tips from a master potter in this free...

Handles can be placed on different places on a teapot. Get help on deciding where a handle should go on a teapot with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.

Roll out a piece of clay to shape it similar to a carrot. Learn how to make a teapot handle with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.

A small handle is more a decorative item on a teapot. Learn how to make a small teapot handle with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.

Cut clay at the right angle when attaching it to a teapot. Learn how attach a teapot handle with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.

Use a tube to bend teapot over and create feet. Learn how to make feet for a free-form teapot with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.

Centering does not need to be perfect when making a free-form teapot. Learn about centering clay with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.

Take your fingers and press down in the center until you reach the plastic. Learn how to pull across the wheel head with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.

Pinching the sides will pull up the clay. Learn about pulling up the sides on a free-form teapot with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.

Pull the clay off the wheel and begin shaping it with your hands. Learn how to shape a free-form teapot with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.

Take a piece of clay and starting whacking it against a surface. Learn how to make a slab with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.

Take the bottom slab and place the formed clay on top of it. Learn about setting up the attaching process with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.

Cut the excess off the bottom with a needle tool. Learn about properly removing extra clay around the bottom with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.

Manufactured sponges have smoother lines for evening out the bottom. Learn about sponging the bottom with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.

Keep the wheel head dry so the clay will stay centered. Learn how to avoid other wheel head problems with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.

Squish the clay between your hands to center tiny pieces of clay. Learn how to center clay for a spout with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.

Use your pinky to make a hole for the teapot spout. Learn how to form a free-form teapot spout with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.

Check for thickness periodically when forming the teapot spout. Learn how to collar and remove excess clay from a spout with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.