White earthenware teapot with blue carvings
White earthenware teapot with blue carvings
Bottom view of white earthenware teapot with blue carvings

Blue Rounded Teapot

By Marie Serreau
Description

Hand-thrown and carved by Marie using Canadian earthenware clay, the teapot’s generous capacity lends itself to a quiet pause. Its surface invites the eye to wander with every pour. A unique beaded pull, secured with a durable silver rod, completes the piece.
The Marie Serreau Collection

Influenced by nature, music, and poetry, Marie reflects the shared humanity she discovered traveling the world.

Marie's painting and carving is instinctive. She lets the gesture guide her. Her unique process results in a one-of-a-kind drawing on every piece. Let your imagination wander and create your own stories with each carving.
Origins, Process and Materials
Origins

Handmade in Montréal, Canada

Canadian earthenware

Ingredients for engobe (liquid colored clay) decoration and glazes were sourced from Canadian and US manufacturers
Process

The body of the teapot and its spout were thrown on the potter's wheel

After drying, the body was put back on the wheel for trimming. The handle was handbuilt and attached to the pot with the spout

The pot was decorated with engobe (liquid colored clay) and carved with a unique drawing (no two items are alike)

The teapot was dried again and bisque fired in the electric kiln

It was then dipped in a clear glossy glaze before being fired a second time at one of the highest temperatures possible for earthenware at 1,060⁰C (1,940⁰F) for added strength
Materials

Canadian off-white earthenware clay

Engobes (liquid colored clay), glazes
Care Instructions, Dimensions and Capacity

Microwave and dishwasher safe

H14 cm | Vol 1 L
$145.00
Please note that there may be variations in coloration and size due to the handmade nature of the piece.
Carefully packaged and shipped from Montréal, with drop testing made at heights of up to 4 metres (13 feet). In the rare event of damage, we’ll take care of it promptly.
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