Saturday, June 5, 2010

Tea for Two- Polymer Clay Teapots

Tea for Two...What I call my Recycling Craft is another one of my polymer clay based obsessions. Finding crafty uses for burned out light-bulbs that would otherwise be discarded. Every one I know collects their old light-bulbs for me & I'm getting a huge stash of all shapes & sizes! Who isn't charmed by a tiny tea set? Toddlers to Grandmas, find them fun to play with & collect. My mini 2.5" teapot with matching cups reminds me of the whimsical style of Mary Engelbreit. She is known for her greeting cards & classic children's book illustrations.

"If you don't like something, change it; if you can't change it, change the way you think about it. "
Mary Engelbreit  
Here are a few of her teapot illustrations, she is well-known for her cherries & flowers:)

These 2 teeny-weeny teapots are only an 1.5" tall & are made from night-light bulbs! The lids are removable & the pots will hold water. The light-bulb screw base was broken off by tapping it at the base with a butter knife handle. I hope you like my little teapots!

9 comments:

  1. These tea sets are amazing. You did a fantastic job!

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  2. They are adorable!! What a great way to upcycle lightbulbs.

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  3. I love these these little tea pot. Really cute.

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  4. Sorry to sound like a dope - but what did you mean they are made with night-lights. Did you use the bulb or the base?

    I love teapots - have a huge collection and these are just soooo sweet! Thanks to Alice for giving this link.

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  5. Thanks ZudaGay! It's kind of a "Green" craft project:)

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  6. I use the whole "night light" size bulb for the Teeny Weeny Teapots. They are so tiny & petite, they make the cutest knick-knacks!

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  7. i was searching for shell bracelets, happened to visit your blog, ur really creative..marvelous work..

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