How to make a DOUGHNUT/CIRCLE shape TEAPOT!

This video we go through how to make a circle/doughnut style teapot on the potters wheel! This is one of my favorite projects and a really cool piece when done correctly!
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[@Ytho767]

He's so hyped about this doughnut shaped teapot that's cute

[@birdylady3332]

I know :)

[@designerdrapes16]

Yeah

[@marynelson4477]

They were originally used by farmers who worked in the fields to carry water. They weren’t glazed so the water slowly evaporating through kept it cool. They held them by putting their arms through (hence the cork top. It helped keep them cool and when they needed a drink it was right there!

[@yousufabdelrahman2538]

@SamTheMan0303 it's common in villages, I use to drink from them

[@yousufabdelrahman2538]

pup shut up kid

[@AlexxWretched]

@@honeydewstudios1165 This is literally an education video. And even if it wasn't, what's your problem? The comments aren't there for just you to read. I found the info seriously fascinating, as did others

[@PierreLucSex]

Thank you very much. If it was not glazed, was it earthware or stoneware ? Very interesting indeed.

[@joseeephine123]

@@honeydewstudios1165 *ain't. Ironic isn't it

[@tank123103]

This seems like it would make a pretty neat bong

[@PierreLucSex]

@@rwetagv36 how fascinating.

[@aolegario1]

That’s what I initially thought it was...clickbait

[@angelas2825]

@@rwetagv36 rude

[@birdylady3332]

MuLtIpUrPuS

[@kate.-.8099]

Angela S how is that rude? Saying that would make a good bong? So that’s rude?

[@kennethmaese4622]

This guy is the only potter who makes me want to be a potter

[@joydejoras8296]

you could make a dragon tea kettle from this

[@dxyeart7318]

This needs more likes, it's an amazing idea!

[@brosef4295]

I've made donuts like this on the wheel... but they were only the size of a doughnut... This is a real eye opener.

[@domcollara7472]

As a ceramic student, I love how animated and enthused you are with your thrown work. Always inspiring to see so much passion for ceramics! I can tell that I’ll learn a lot of great techniques from you. You’ve earned another subscriber!

[@nerdyintrovert821]

You make such a complicated piece look so easy! I was never able to even make a decent cup because my hands couldn't stay still or anything. It's way more difficult than people think. Keep up the awesome work!

[@gottagift]

I like how clay patiently waits and allows you to work with it over a few days. Not at all like the do it all now before time runs out today projects

[@DivineDianne]

I would love one of these for my tea! This is wonderful! I've never seen anything like it. For Glaze, maybe you can take the term Doughnut literally and glaze it pink with ''sprinkles'' lol Or make it super classy and do a dark color with golden specks. *_*

[@salemwitchchild]

Try a different color. maybe a purple or lavender. IDK if I'd use it for tea or wine. It would be difficult to clean. Maybe just as an accent piece.

[@mariee_e]

@stealth alliances I dont think so lol

[@JoyHatcher]

If you use it as a decanter you just rinse with water and a few drops of Dawn. Rinse with water until clear then lean it upside down and let air dry. If you're very worried about germs use a bleach water mix of 50/50 and run it through, after clearing out the Dawn,. Again rinse it clear and let air dry.

[@RajeshKumar-sj7vk]

Can be used for wine

[@shadowwuf4811]

I agree with the purple color idea!

[@carlya7616]

it would make so much sense if he was a dad. he’s so energetic & kind.

[@AlexxWretched]

He is! He has the cutest video of helping his 1 year old throw clay!

[@cherylashelton]

The puzzle mugs i learned to make years ago use very tiny donuts thrown on the wheel as the rim, then as the handle but you have to cut it for the handle part to attach. They are very cool!

[@lindapedersen309]

I like the clay ball feet better. I think it looks more creature like. I might try this and make the feet look like paws. Love the glaze on the finished piece those colors are awesome and the drips perfect. 🥰

[@pottersjournal]

They make nice little flasks too. I like throwing the outer wall second so it doesn't get in the way and the inter wall higher, it being easier to flair it out than the outer in. WOW that glaze is thick, looks good enough to eat. These are fun to make, nice job.

[@lizzy4716]

I discovered your channel an hour ago, just watching the ASMR videos and now I'm watching one with your voice in it. And guess what? I love this and I'm subscribed. I can't wait to watch all of your videos while in quarantine

[@Sweetpixels01]

Great idea! If I were going to use it for tea however I would attach a handle, otherwise the hot water may make it too hot to touch. 🌹

[@Paperfragment]

Or a leather cozy wrapped around part of sphere to protect your hands :)

[@madamewho]

Woahhh there! Take the energy down like five levels.

[@lindabeebe7065]

Are you freaking kidding me?!!!?? I had no idea that could be done on the wheel. So freaking cool! Thank you for blowing my mind today. 👍🏼

[@guywolff]

In 18th century New England a ring flask was called a "Swtchel Ring" .Switchel was an oatmeal drink with rum used during harvest .. The ring had a jug neck added much like what you did and one or two tradtional handels .The swichel ring was thrown over the yoke on the oxen of horse that was plowing for easy use .All the best .. Guy

[@silvianatudorescu5850]

This shape would be lovely for a tulip vase

[@misszeexx8387]

Pink and purple sunset glazing!!!

[@kri2298]

This is my first video of yours that I have watched, and you have me so pumped to start throwing again. Haven't thrown for a couple of years now since I finished college but I am currently on the search for an open studio in my area. This is going to be a goal project of mine after getting back into the swing of things! All I can say is thank you.

[@sammyhalliwell7411]

Maybe with a buttercream, lavender, red glaze. Since the clay is dark I think it will look really nice. Amazing work Jon! Love that teapot!🍵

[@blondiekj3]

Jon, Joel 🌌 has this technique that he uses to make his teapots with the lids fit so perfectly. Your teapot is AMAZINGLY gorgeous 🔥

[@shtdontstank]

The timing! I'm doing this as my final project at school.

[@hayleyellis7851]

Don't see that type of teapot made very often, I liked that you switched up the bottom and did a thrown base compared to the base shown in your first example.

[@zsuzsannaevakosa7230]

This teapot is the best think I saw today!

[@the.pokey.little.pineapple4546]

Absolutely unique! More practical for cold liquids vs. tea....ouch no handle. Your videos are fasinating. I like the glazes you choose.

[@mcfrickenwaffles]

I started doing pottery this year in school and I didn’t know I would be top of all of the classes I can’t wait to have my own business with my wife !😁 I love these videos!

[@bones1123]

This just popped in my recommended and I am not disappointed! You are amazing and I hope your channel blows up soon.

[@tiff8346]

I saw his other videos w/o much talking n I did not expect him to hv such a bubbly personality. But I love it!

[@Dianaaaa1596]

“It won’t fall off but it’s a little suspect” 😂❤️ Love all your videos.

[@mariacarrasco869]

Way cool! Burgundy, reds, and purple glazes would be beautiful. And some buttercream. Always nice work Jon!

[@DangerouslyDani]

I’m BRAND NEW to pottery but this is so inspiring!!!! A definite goal project. thank you for this!!!!

[@OwliSketches]

Gorgeous!!! Would be perfect for oils. Emerald greens or oxidized copper would be gorgeous!!!

[@smokonlytree]

that glaze on the first one is beautiful

[@deborarinehart2120]

I've seen them made into birdfeeders. So cool. Great instructional video and love the glaze and raw clay look. Keep doing what you're doing!

[@paulabrown6840]

Love your energy and personality 🤦🏻‍♀️🌸!

[@HHh-xg7fx]

It's amazing😎 good job I like it 😍😍

[@baileeframe4046]

I made that same thing but I made mine into a bird feeder. I'm planning on making more maybe into planters or like what you made. I love making them.

[@madlad5395]

I subscribed after watching this. I love how you give and put instructions in the vid

[@vantruong2532]

A great tea pot ever, I have seen

[@elspeters906]

This is amazing. I thought you would make 2 open half’s and then joining them. But this was so much better!

[@rrrrraaaaaa4054]

such a cheerful guy, loving his work

[@shirleycirio6897]

THAT WAS SO MUCH FUN!!! :))) Would it not be cool for to just have a separate base? Easy lift off for serving? I want one. :)

[@nmapson]

Cool idea! I foresee problems being top heavy and falling over though. Not that that can't be solved by making the base longer and maybe taller, to sort of cradle the doughnut shape

[@johanna2059]

Amazing 👏🙀I think some etching on that vessel would look great and rainbow 🌈coloured glazing 😇 it'd look spectacular 😀

[@sarahbuss307]

In ancient Greece people would use those and they would put their arm in the hole and the pot would be perfectly shaped to their arm so all they had to do is bed over and the liquid would pour out. It also made it so they could carry lots of things.

[@22kjs22]

I liked your energy dude! U r blessed. Loved watching you making it so much fun.

[@daniesza]

I LOVE this teapot! I like the small base better than the cylinder one which takes away the circular thrill of it all. Or I would have just kept the base separate and rest the doughnut in it

[@aussieauntynette6892]

I love this! 👍 I could see it being transformed into a cat or a dog fairly easily seeing as the doughnut is the hardest part to achieve. A really cool tail can become a handle. Visualising a funky horse version now!!!! Thanks for the inspiration! Stay safe from Australia 🦘🇦🇺🦘 Edit: Cute chook/rooster, pig etc. If it wasn't for copyright, I could see a collection of Mr Men and Little Miss versions. 😁🤕😋 Glazing would play a big part too, a bit of finer detailing ....hmmm....

[@johanneshalberstadt3663]

Amazing how it came together on the wheel. Really shows some skill!😊 How about making the proportions more like an actual donut? You know, with the hole being narrower than the actual ring? Then you could make it a cute donut-themed coffeepot with glazing it similar to the first one. Like an actual replica of a donut, but scaled up 😚

[@madithomas9717]

Ohhh myyyy GOD!!!! I never knew it was that simple!!

[@hsmerz3756]

You could fire it on its side and make it a glazed doughnut 🍩 I really really like the first one tho. I love the little legs. It allows your eye to see the perfect circle and gorgeous glaze job💙

[@Jonthepotter]

That's a good idea! Fire it on its side!

[@raquelreyes4325]

It looks great! 👍 I like the finished glaze colors of 1st 🍩 teapot!

[@bribright5275]

You BEST believe I'm trying this out!

[@ashleymerklinger7394]

This was amazing!! Thank you so much for sharing! Do you mind sharing the glaze combo + clay body + firing cone you used on the pre-made teapot? It’s so lovely!

[@andrewcohen4366]

Like you said, the base is going to be sturdy. I’d probably want to make the whole thing lighter. So you could punch or cut some holes in the base. Glaze wise I’d go with white inside. And maybe if you do put holes in the base you could either texture the outside with a matching hole shaped pattern and/or douse it with engobe and etch through?

[@kswizzles2102]

Yaaaay! I haven't even watched the video yet haha. I remember seeing huge doughnut like sculptures outside my ceramics class and I said one day I'd make one. This looks fun!

[@kswizzles2102]

they were almost 2 in diameter and didnt look handbuilt

[@erinrobinson9648]

I made weed pipes !!! Excited to make a flower vase thing, maybe. The pipes turned out awesome though!

[@CrimsonCrime2234]

I have a great idea! You should put spirit in it!!!! I also had an idea about circle teapot, how about had it just laid down on the flat side before trimming, then put two handles each side, opening in the middle. Then make some cups and put into the circle to make them a set!!! They should look like a duck 🦆 and ducklings 🐥

[@LisabettaMedaglia]

I can totally see having a mug-sized version of this, bringing it to the medieval events I go to, and filling it up with some mead! Also, I love the music you've got in your videos! :)

[@hudanaaz8852]

So much energy. Amazing 💙💙

[@donm6578]

Looks like it's wearing a sailor hat. Love it

[@MAMFortnite]

I would love a thicker donut.. I love this but it feels like a cool modern circle more than a donut. I still think it would look great with donut sprinkles :) Beautiful work!

[@Shellyz2u]

Bright red/ orange would be cool. Could also use them as watering cans

[@0Andariel0]

Really cool project and video! Thanks a lot. You might wanna check the "Cappadocia Wine Decanters". The hole in the donut allows wind to pass through, hence keeping the wine cool. In the bigger designs, as Mary wrote, they were putting their arms in the hole and pour the wine over their shoulders. ;)

[@skullingtonfly]

Love that funky vessel 😊

[@tigersmoonlight]

You are so talented!! So gifted😍✨🕉💜

[@juliagulia2384]

so cool! I’d use it as a conversation piece. I’d love to see it in the black matte you tested a while back- maybe with some canyon sky?

[@wandacrespo703]

Georgeous piece.

[@meggido03]

Love your energy, positivity, and style of videos! Love the teapot too :-D

[@theapplequeen5832]

I got so used to ur ASMR stuff. But as soon as giu began to speak I got really spooked

[@BlairMarken]

I wish I was good as you in making pottery stuff! I took a ceramics class back my senior year of high school and I sucked at it!! 😂 Love you and your videos!! ❤️

[@amandalou9498]

This is beeautiful! I think a chestnut glaze would look really nice, or you could do a blue bubble glaze with no additional glazes to let some of the clay’s natural color/texture peek through on the exterior

[@sarahpayne2873]

thanks for the tutorial! well filmed and interesting project :)

[@rachelfajardo9640]

The one with the little balls as feet is my favorite

[@candicebooker147]

Definitely would be awesome for wine! With that being said, a burgundy and buttercream would look great if you can get a similar dripping as the blue. Also who won the old forge creations give away?

[@beatricethomas7802]

I love the new pieces. Very creative!!❤❤

[@happygolucky5855]

Doughnut mug! That would be fun

[@u.e.bytheseashore2348]

The snake biting its own tail design, with tea coming out of its nose? Genius.

[@cameronvillaruel7249]

I love your energy in this video!!! I struggle with throwing but you make it seem so exciting...I am not inspired to throw once more!

[@nasebear]

Jon you are amazingly beautiful. I don’t mean just your physical traits (although your hair and eyes are great). You have one of the most beautiful personalities that I’ve ever seen. I think you have a lovely family. Thanks for sharing your talents and your cool personality with all of us. ;)

[@tracybunger7898]

Great tutorial Jon- I tried this form and it went well thanks to your video and encouragement!❤️

[@lhannis1]

succulent planter out of the donut shapes, I would absolutely buy one

[@Smash683]

this is a great idea!!! i just did not understand how have you made the hole in the doughnut to pour liquid inside? i missed that part. All you job is amazing!!!!

[@norahrodgers3633]

Seafoam green would be a cool glaze for the teapot!

[@Soapartisan875]

Such a gorgeous piece .. so creative 😍

[@donnieangelle4141]

hi Jon the Potter........you should advise everyone to poke a hole in the donut before the drying process. YOU are still my favorite youtube potter!

[@ingridvandewetering3034]

That looks awesome!!! Great design, love it

[@crapiboughtoninstagram5971]

The lid is “a little suspect” 😂 I love you.

[@billriek3591]

notches all down the inside and outside. two eyelets on top, for a cord or small chain, and you have a hanging strawberry planter

[@BrokenArrowPottery]

How cute is that! Love the teapot!

[@FTDjvkj]

Amazing, it looks so simple to do) 😂 In my place it got own name "куманець". Traditionally, strong alcohol was kept in it)

[@sandybachmann8673]

I made my donut with ribbed sides and added a sculpted octopus and molded fish to create a very unique vase. Wish I could add the photo.

[@nathaliem7823]

Great video! You could make a birdfeeder out of that donutshape :-) . Also maybe you should mention to poke a little hole in the donut while you let it dry to avoid it exploding by the trapped air inside.

[@TurtleLungfishGirl]

Awesome idea! What if you did a proportional sprinkle doughnut with a discrete spout so you can't even tell it's a pitcher?

[@michaelmason343]

Binge watching all your old stuff. You should make a cup hanger in the middle to hold two small cups

[@janatobolewski2445]

Hi Jon, I love watching your videos. Thank you. Also your doughnut is great. Could you please make a video about using the kiln? I am an greenhorn and got my own kiln...

[@saundragrenard3789]

If you use it for wine, I would do a purple or reddish color, with your buttercream, I love the buttercream. Maybe purple, red and buttercream😁

[@rabidavid614]

Interesting to see how you formed the body of the vessel, but wouldn't it be easier to form a wider tube / smaller diameter hole in the centre, which I presume will make it easier to fill with glaze, and make it easier to clean with a wire bottle brush, after say using it for wine or tea? Also you were concerned about knocking your original over, might a shorter fatter donut reduce that chance?