Another Teapot

[Raymond Overman]

OK, I need to know HOW you do this!

Pics or better yet, VIDEO!

I've been wondering why, with so many of us being expert woodworkers (ok, not me, just you guys) why we don't have more videos and instructional stuff on here.

Not to bring up an old subject but since Jason asked for it... here it is... a video:

http://www.nakedwoodturner.com/?p=100

Sorry for those still on dialup or low bandwidth lines. This will probably cause your modem to scream in agony.

[curtis rosche]

very cool loking texture, awsome peice

[Walt Nollan]

That is classy! I like it!

Walt

[Steve Schlumpf]

Raymond, thanks for posting the video! Looks like quite the setup at the turning club! I enjoyed you taking everyone through the various steps to create the Teapot. I give you credit for figuring all that out! Also give you credit on your presentation skills - good sequence, clear instructions and good audience contact! I can see you making DVDs sometime in the near future!

[Christopher Fletcher]

Raymond,
Thanks for the how-to! Very informative. One question I have is, Can the teapot be used as a teapot? Not in a kettle form, but in a brewing form. LOML suggested to pour liquid ceramic inside the form and let it harden. It would act as an insulator and a sealant. Any thoughts?

[Dick Strauss]

Raymond,
You've outdone yourself with this one!

Chris,
The wood moves too much in relation to liquid ceramic. You might be able to seal the inside by swirling some epoxy around.

[Bill Wyko]

Raymond, I've watched your work expand the horizons for over a year now and all I can say is you skills have grown expediently. Thanks so much for sharing your method.

[Raymond Overman]

First off, thanks for the comments on the video guys. I appreciate the feed back.

Raymond,
Thanks for the how-to! Very informative. One question I have is, Can the teapot be used as a teapot? Not in a kettle form, but in a brewing form. LOML suggested to pour liquid ceramic inside the form and let it harden. It would act as an insulator and a sealant. Any thoughts?

Christopher,

I consider these teapots to be art and haven't thought about making them to hold water. I don't know that I would even consider making them functional since it seems I would just be asking for trouble. Inevitably someone would splash the outside of the teapot causing problems with the finish and possibly causing the wood to crack. Also the idea of putting a heated liquid in there and rapidly changing the temperature of the wood seems like it would cause problems too. Thanks for the interest though.