Pottery In Australia Vol 38 No 3 September 1999

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• Sometimes a tag of clay is added to the gallery on the
lid to keep it in place. This can be vulnerable. A better
solution is to ease our a small area on the gallery. See
diagram below.
• The lid should be a good close fit.
• The lid should have a hole in it to allow air to enter
whilst pouring.
• The knob should relate to the form and can be thrown
or handbuilt. If thrown, allow adequate height
between the lid and the knob for a comfortable grip
(at least one finger). See diagram at bottom.
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THE SPOUT
The spout can be 'thrown, pulled over a form or cast. It
normally tapers from a full base. This acts as a reservoir
for the tea whilst pouring.
The type of spout used should suit the form and the
lip of the spout should be positioned higher than or level
with, the top of the teapot body.
When adding the spout I position it at a slightly
higher angle than required as it tends to drop abit
during the process.
Before applying thE spout, holes are cut in the body to
act as a strainer for the tea. Line up the spout and mark
the position on the pot by tracing around the base of the
spout. Allow space for joining and drill a series of holes.
These should be clean and clear, inside and out. I use a
drill bit or a tapered hole maker.
The area for the sieve can be thinned before making the
holes. This stops the glaze build up in the holes. The area can
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