Purse-Shaped Clay Teapot

Meghan Runkle sculpts clay into a teapot in the shape of a purse.

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Steps 4-5
4. Score the edges of the pieces with a pin tool and use slip to stick the front and back purse pieces together. Press a small coil of porcelain into the edges of the interior of the purse pot to add strength to the seams.

5. Squirt the teapot with water and cover it with plastic. Let it sit overnight so the moisture of the pot can even out through the whole piece.