Nana's Tea

[Mike Gibson]

Here is another collaborative turning, I turned this teapot from Pear and Cynthia did the surface design. She wanted to create the illusion of Nana’s favorite stoneware teapot that has seen many teatimes. Pyro with a wash of color, acrylic spray finish and buffed. 3 1/2" x 7"
All parts of this teapot are turned.

Comments & Critiques more than welcome. Mike.

 

[nev]

another lovely teapot =D> ,out of curiosity, how long did it take to 'decorate' ?

 

[Mike Gibson]

Nev,
Really difficult to say how long this took to burn since it was done over a few weeks time. I find it fatiguing to sit with the burner for hours on end so frequent breaks are necessary. After the pyro, I added a wash of color to the back ground, avoiding the flowers, vines and leaves.
Cheers,
Cynthia

 

[dennisk]

Very nice. I think the dimensions work as well as the colors. I was just given a log of supposed pear so I will have to give it a try this winter.

 

[Lightweeder]

Wow ! =D>

 

[Harlequin]

well proportioned - nice work

if I was to be hypercritical - the perfectness of the circle with the handle detracts a bit ,felt the same way when I did one myself and went with a slightly different shape.

 

[Mike Gibson]

well proportioned - nice work

if I was to be hypercritical - the perfectness of the circle with the handle detracts a bit ,felt the same way when I did one myself and went with a slightly different shape.

l have to agree with you, once finished that was the only thing l did not feel comfortable about. Guess that is why l don't do it that way any more.
Thanks for your comments. Mike.