My First Mushroom Teapot

Hello Internet friends! 

Worm Ceramics here. Just wanted to update whoever is out there and reading this on my mushroom teapot journey. 

So I started maybe two weeks ago. I've been throwing my brown clay on the wheel, which is super plastic and smooth but also very temperamental. It doesn't like to be stretched or manipulated too much. 

After throwing the body, spout, and lid, I assembled all of the pieces and pulled the handle. 

The teapot was looking real cute! I could see the mushroom forms right then and there. 

One of my mistakes that I should have seen coming but overlooked were the holes. I poked five of them in the body on the inside. 

And, as it turned out, despite cleaning them out before firing the glaze still ran and sealed them. 

With a screwdriver and hammer I managed to chip away at the glaze, but the holes are pinpricks and water flow is pathetic and just downright sad. 

Still a little disappointed, was really hoping this guy would be functional, maybe I'll take the drill to him later this week and open up the hole completely so at least he pours. 

I anticipate many more mistakes and learning curves to come with these mushroom teapots!