PRT Functional Teapot Design

Welcome to The Potter’s Round Table, in this episode we discuss Functional Teapot Design.
There are many characteristics to think about when designing a teapot for functional use. When thinking about the body, lid, spout, and handle of a teapot they can all impact the way it pours, how it is used and how it can be cleaned. Phil discusses many Functional Teapot Design aspects, pitfalls, and solutions. Enjoy the show.
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[@minmaithutikhak2174]

I am ever so grateful to have found this channel and Sir Phil Bernburg (Rest in peace Legend) . Thank you Washington Street studios ❤😭

[@WashingtonStreetStudios]

I'm glad you enjoy the videos!

[@RootedIn.ceramics]

Thank you, Sir, for your videos. They are a source of daily learning for me. I am from India and have a background in chemistry. Presently, I am exploring the world of ceramics.

[@WashingtonStreetStudios]

You are most welcome

[@Sheepdog1314]

excellent presentation

[@WashingtonStreetStudios]

Thank you for the encouragement, keep watching!

[@sallyweiner4180]

You are a treasure!!! My guess is so many people around you already know this!

[@WashingtonStreetStudios]

Sally, thank you for the encouragement, please share the channel with your friends and fellow potters to help us grow our community!

[@Naturamorpho]

As for the lids, I learned the hard way that a low center of gravity is key. So be careful with heavy pullers on top, and have some of the lid's mass sink into the pot a bit lower than the rim (just like in Phill's diagram at 14:45 ). And I was wondering if the gurgling can be also the result of an excessively tight lid which constrains the intake of air, forcing it to happen via the spout itself, by gurgling.

[@WashingtonStreetStudios]

Often there will be a small hole in the lid to allow unobstructed airflow and promote a smooth flow from the spout.

[@Naturamorpho]

Thanks! I didn't expect it so soon! lol... Great ifnormation, it is no surprise!

[@WashingtonStreetStudios]

Phil was thinking about doing this presentation and had already started putting it together when we got your comment. We are happy you enjoyed it! Keep watching and thanks for the encouragement!

[@ben614]

Did we BOTH request a teapot design video??? I know I did about a month or two ago 😇

[@WashingtonStreetStudios]

@@ben614 yes, and one other person as well!

[@joelbahl6830]

Great stuff ! I run and maintain 3 kilns for our studio and these videos are so informative to learning the how and why.

[@WashingtonStreetStudios]

Thanks for the encouragement and I hope you enjoy all the videos!

[@leonoralev258]

WONDERFUL

[@WashingtonStreetStudios]

Thank you for the encouragement, keep watching!

[@muskanjoshi4952]

Can u nothing explain in Hindi because I'm a Indian girl and I'm study b.VOC pottery and ceramic design I want need to understand this course

[@WashingtonStreetStudios]

Muskan Joshi, Can you set you language to Hindi and turn on captions? We don't know anyone who speaks Hindi.

[@muskanjoshi4952]

Can you nothing explain in Hindi

[@WashingtonStreetStudios]

Sorry, we really can't help here.