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How to Make a Teapot That Pours Cleanly: Spout Design Rules and Templates

How to Make a Teapot That Pours Cleanly: Spout Design Rules and Templates

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October 08, 2026

A clean pour comes from spout geometry, not luck. Learn taper, tip shape, strainer holes, and attachment angle, plus cut-out templates...

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Teapot Lid Fit: How to Measure, Trim, and Troubleshoot a Perfect Seal

Teapot Lid Fit: How to Measure, Trim, and Troubleshoot a Perfect Seal

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September 30, 2026

Learn how to measure a teapot gallery, trim a lid in controlled passes, plan for clay shrinkage, and fix loose, tight, or warped lids...

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How to Attach a Teapot Spout, Handle, and Lid: A Beginner's Fitting Guide

How to Attach a Teapot Spout, Handle, and Lid: A Beginner's Fitting Guide

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September 17, 2026

A practical guide to fitting a teapot spout, handle, and lid — proportions, angles, joins, and the post-bisque pour that tells you...

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How to Throw a Teapot Body on the Wheel: Step-by-Step for Beginners

How to Throw a Teapot Body on the Wheel: Step-by-Step for Beginners

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September 13, 2026

A step-by-step wheel guide to throwing a teapot body that stays upright — centering, opening, even pulls, and shaping a balanced belly...

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