How to Construct a Slab Built Teapot

Watch ceramic artist Roberta Lampert demonstrate how to construct a slab built teapot. Lampert takes you thru the hand building of a teapot showing steps from cutting the slabs, building the vessel, and adding finishing touches (see details below). This video was recorded Live during the 39th Annual Ceramic Showcase event in Portland, Oregon. This year there were over 150+ ceramic artists who exhibited their work, with some who demonstrated their creative process. If you'd like to learn more about Roberta Lampert's work, please visit: https://www.robertalampert.com/

Video details:
00:00 Describes what she’ll be demonstrating
00:30 if slab is too stiff, how to make it more pliable again
01:18 using templates; cutting out bottom
02:06 having a moveable work surface
02:32 importance of measuring in slab-making
04:04 placing side slab on bottom piece
04:38 angle cutting tool
05:26 scoring/slipping with 30% vinegar
09:45 creating new shape by cutting darts
12:31 paddling exterior to form shape
14:20 creating top
19:44 carving
20:43 why create texture on mid-range pots
23:50 creating a lip
26:49 cutting hole on top
29:39 making the flange
32:45 making the lid
36:05 checking to check fit of lid to vessel
38:56 considering the spout
43:06 making holes for spout
51:28 lugs for the handle
53:58 using reeds for handles
55:45 finishing touches
56:47 Website and Social Media information for potter Roberta Lampert


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