Well this was a challenge, but having the drawing reallly helped. Whenever I take the time to sketch my design out first, it pays off :). Usually when I throw a teapot I use one lump of clay and throw everything (spout,lid, and body) out of the one lump. But this time I used three seperate lumps of clay. I did this because I wasn't exactly sure how much clay id need and I needed the body complete so as to get the proportions of the spout and "upstairs" correct. Usually the spout is a very small amout of clay for me but this teapot has a very large spout. I actually used the same amout of clay for the spout and body. I love the spout its so fun. I also loved the swirly lines I put into the parts of the teapot. I've been using my slip again (not used since the teapot "Victoria") and I forgot how much I liked it. I felt like I was decorating a cake when I was adding the doors and windows and doodles :). It was really fun. The handles are supposed to be stairs and the whole teapot is supposed to look like a house inspired by Dr. Seuss' "The Lorax".
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