Seapot!

This sea-themed teapot began as a hollow ball of porcelain made on the wheel. I carved the bottom into a nautilus swirl, then added lots of creatures and ocean details. More barnacles, octopus tentacle handle, and a little starfish and sea urchin lid. (I always thought the interior of a sea urchin was called a periwinkle--but it turns out, periwinkles are actually little snails!) The coral spout is my favorite part--I really liked carving and poking all those little holes! Not that anyone would actually use this to steep tea in, but it actually pours really well.