Anne Mette Hjortshøj considers one of her trademark oval baking dishes. She describes the construction of this simple cylinder, the decoration and how the two applied slips react in the salt kiln to give interesting results.
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Masterclass | Mike Dodd | Teapots Part 2
Mike Dodd takes a leather hard teapot and demonstrates how to facet the sides, turn the foot ring, attach the spout and make and attach an upright handle. He explains the process throughout and gives valuable advice to any aspiring makers.
Masterclass | Mike Dodd | Teapots Part 1
Mike Dodd makes a standard teapot from start to finish. Filmed working in his Somerset studio he demonstrates every aspect of the making process including throwing a lid and spout, pulling a handle, attaching a spout and decorating.
This is a fascinating insight into the making process for the collector and amateur potter and is full of useful advice and top tips for anyone who wants to have a go.