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I was inspired to make this teapot by a call for entries for a teapot show a while back. The theme for the show was buttons. As with so many things that I do I filed the idea away until one day I was in a fabric store and found the perfect assortment of buttons. This is actually Buttons #2, the first Buttons broke, but this one is 100% perfect. Her markings are based on the Marquesan Parrotfish.

Because this is a Made to Order listing, please allow 4-5 weeks for shipment.

Buttons measures 10.5 from lips to tip of her tail, 10.5 in height including her buttoned wires and 5 deep.

Buttons was formed using soft earthenware clay. I used the potters wheel to throw her ring body and a inverted cylinder for her base. She was finished off using handbuilding techniques to bring her to life. All of the clay and glazes that I use are certified non-toxic, leadfree so if you want to give her a smooch, go right ahead.

Buttons has all of the elements of a teapot but isnt practical for use. Because of her lucsious lips, shes a drooler. No microwave for her either becuase of the metal wire embellishments. She does make a fantastic addition to a teapot or fish collection or for someone that loves whimsy.

If you have any questions that I havent answered through the listing or in my Shop Policies, please send me a convo.

Thanks for visiting.

From my hands to yours!

earthenware, clay, glazes, buttons, copper wire, nichrome wire