If your home has old dishes and three-layer napkins, then you can, with the help of our tips, ennoble an old teapot. In this article you will find several ways to make a teapot yourself, a list of materials needed for this, as well as step-by-step instructions for each method.
How to make a teapot from cardboard with a base
To make such a teapot, you will need: an old ceramic teapot, acrylic paint, three-layer napkins, a glue brush, glue and varnish.
- We make a model of a teapot from cardboard. You can use the papier-mache technique, in which one layer of torn paper is glued to another, and the base (we will take a ceramic teapot as the basis) is coated with petroleum jelly. We wait for it to dry and carefully glue all the parts together. The joints need to be sanded.
- We prime the teapot using acrylic paint. We wait for the first layer to dry and begin applying the second.
- Now we stop working with the kettle and wait for the paint to dry completely. In the meantime, we cut out the design elements from three-layer napkins. We remove two layers, leaving only the top one with the pattern.
- After the kettle has dried, generously coat its surface with PVA glue. Carefully combine the napkin and the wall of the teapot. We iron the picture with a brush with glue, smoothing out the wrinkles and pushing the air down. Moving down the pattern, apply an additional layer of glue to the surface of the napkin. We wait a day and start decorating the teapot. For this, acrylic paints we apply patterns, curls and edging.
- Finally, apply two layers of decorative varnish.
How to make a teapot from clay
In order to make a teapot from clay, you will need: clay, oven, paints.
- We make an original teapot from household clay. Place it in the oven and wait until the clay has completely hardened. Remove from the oven and leave until completely cool.
- Now you can start decorating the teapot. Apply a single color layer of paint. We let it dry, apply a new one, and so on until all the gaps are painted over. After this, you can start applying the pattern.
- Let the teapot with the pattern dry again, after which we apply two layers of varnish.
How to sew a teapot
In order to sew a teapot yourself, you will need: threads, scraps of fabric, foam rubber. In order to make such a teapot, you need to cut it out of scraps and then sew it into the chosen shape. For this type of teapot, it is better to make a foam rubber lining. This product can be used around the house to put on a teapot - this will keep the heat longer. When choosing scraps, try to use as much imagination as possible to make the teapot fun and original. By the way, this teapot can be a great gift for tea lovers.
How to make a teapot in the form of a panel
To make a panel teapot you will need: pebbles, pieces of glass, glue, cardboard, frame. We lay out the glass and pebbles in the picture in the form of a cheerful teapot. We stick them on thick cardboard and insert them into a glass frame. Now you know that the kettle can be made perfectly different ways and for completely different purposes!
Old dishes that have served their time honestly can be used for various crafts. You can also make from an old teapot various products decorative and practical use.
We'll tell you what you can do with your own hands from a teapot that is no longer suitable for its intended use.
What can you make with your own hands from a teapot?
From an ordinary metal kettle you can easily make various crafts, which can be placed on the street or balcony.
Flower pot
The simplest version of the product is hanging flower pot. To prevent moisture from stagnating in the container when watering flowers, several holes are made in the bottom. For this purpose, you can use a drill with a metal drill or a large steel nail.
If the teapot is very old and the metal is covered with rust, then before planting flowers in it, it is recommended to thoroughly clean its surface and paint it with any metal paint.
When the drainage hole is made and the container is painted, nutritious soil is placed in a flower pot from an old teapot and some low-growing flower varieties are planted. Then the homemade pot is tied by the handle in the right place.
Decoration
After the end of its service life, the teapot can serve as a decorative element.
To convert the old metal product V designer item will need to be prepared the following materials and tools:
- Kettle with lid.
- Medical bandage.
- PVA glue.
- Silver spray paint.
- Plastic bottle.
- Candle and matches.
- Scissors.
- Beads.
- Thermal gun.
- Tweezers.
When everything necessary is prepared, the dishes are decorated in the following sequence:
- Dishes must be washed thoroughly using detergent and dry well.
- The bandage should be cut into small pieces and pasted over the entire outer metal surface dishes.
- From plastic bottle it is necessary to cut out various decorative details that will cover the surface of the dishes. To decorate a teapot, a win-win option would be to make flowers and small oval-shaped leaves from plastic.
- To give flowers and leaves a natural curve, it is recommended to hold them over a candle flame.
- Using a plastic heat gun decorative elements glued to the surface of the “bandaged” teapot. The beads are attached in the same way.
- Paint with spray paint.
- Metal kettle with lid.
- Steel pipe.
- Wooden barrel.
- Fountain pump.
Heat treatment of decorative elements
After the paint has dried, the dishes can be installed in the kitchen in the most visible place as a decorative item.
Decorated teapot
Fountain from an old teapot
The life of old teapots can be extended by using the dishes as a garden fountain. The operating principle of such an engineering structure is very simple: the kettle is installed on metal pipe, through which water is supplied by a low-power pump.
The dishes are installed on the pipe
Water flows from the spout into a container installed below. With proper decoration of such a fountain it is possible to minimum costs achieve a high aesthetic effect.
For the manufacture of homemade fountain You will need to prepare the following materials and tools:
The fountain is made in the following sequence:
Such affordable option Using an old product can significantly transform the area adjacent to the house, while the financial costs of constructing the structure are minimal.
Steam generator from an electric kettle
You can often encounter the problem of reusing electric kettles. Such products often fail when contacts burn out. Fixing such a malfunction is very simple: just solder the power cord to the heating device.
Unfortunately, it is very inconvenient to use the product for its intended purpose after such a repair, so the household appliance is most often used to generate steam for a bath.
Given the high degree of humidity, it is not recommended to place an electrical device inside. To deliver steam to the room, just make a hole in the lid using a drill and a feather drill. After this, install the fitting in the cover under large diameter silicone hose.
Silicone hose for steam generator
Then it is necessary to securely fix the kettle to any stationary object located outside the bathhouse in order to eliminate the possibility of it moving while the water is boiling. Steam should be supplied directly to the bathhouse through a pipe built into the wall, which is connected to a silicone hose outside the room.
To make it easier to turn on the steam generator when necessary, you can install a low-voltage switch in the room, on which electricity is supplied through a step-down transformer, and the current is “started” from the switch electronic relay, the short circuit of which turns on the electric kettle.
When using this type of steam generator for a bath, the kettle tank should be filled no more than 2/3 full. You should also ensure that the lid is sealed. Silicone automotive sealant is excellent for this purpose, which should be used to glue the lid to the body around the entire perimeter.
Silicone sealant
Filling the container for generating steam for the bath is carried out through the spout, which must be closed; a suitable plug should be made independently from some heat-resistant material.
In the same way, you can make a steam generator from an old electrical appliance for cleaning carpets, furniture or tiles with the difference that the outlet tube must be connected to a “gun”, which can be equipped with a tap to control the strength of the steam jet.
Conclusion
What you can make yourself from an old kettle is described in detail in this article, but you should not limit yourself to the options outlined above. Anyone can come up with interesting ideas on the use of already unused dishes and household appliances.
I present to you a master class on how to make a teapot from threads and decorate it with candy flowers. Such a handmade souvenir will become an original gift for any occasion, it can be filled with bags of delicious tea or your favorite sweets. See my making tutorial here. I have also prepared many other simple master classes for children - candy-paper bouquets and corrugated paper crafts.
Making a ball of thread in the shape of a teapot
Inflate the balloon.
For the handle and spout we take waterproof cardboard, I cut it out of a juice box.
Prepare the glue solution: dissolve 3 teaspoons of sugar in 50 ml of water, add 10-20 ml of PVA glue. We begin to wrap our ball with threads.
If you want the kettle to be pure white, take cotton threads, because synthetic threads turn yellow from such a solution.
Dries in about 24 hours, sometimes longer. At first it will drip a little, so it is better to place the workpieces above the sink.
One more nuance - you should not tie the ball with threads, because after all the manipulations with it, it may simply deflate even before the glue sets.
My secret is that I twist the tail of the balloon onto a wire. Firstly, the balloon will never deflate, secondly, you can make a hook out of it and hang it to dry, thirdly, when the balloon is completely dry, you can simply unscrew the wire, release the air and carefully pull it out without bursting it.
The finished ball already looks beautiful.
We cut out the lid of the future teapot from it.
Glue the top edge.
Prepare the nose and handle. I ran a thin wire along the edge (to keep the shape), and attached lace with hot glue.
I fixed the handle and spout also with the help of wires.
The lid is decorated with lace.
Add some gold and a drop.
Our teapot is ready, it remains only to decorate it with paper flowers. The rest you will find here.
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Next, we take the preparation of our napkins. To do this, carefully remove the lower layers of the napkin, depending on whether they are one or two layers, leaving the colored side for work. Lubricate the finished pieces with PVA glue and carefully apply a napkin, tearing off the excess. Can inner part teapot decorate with one design, the outside with another. It turns out very beautiful in contrast. Let each side dry separately, to do the job faster, I dry each side with a hairdryer.
We decorate each half with a decorative cord and glue it with a glue gun for strength.
and "gather" kettle
cover with acrylic varnish
you can put tea bags
all is ready
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In this article you will learn about an interesting and somehow forgotten accessory for teapots: a whistle, what it is for, how to use it and how you can make it at home. A whistle is needed to know when the water has boiled. Every person should appreciate the features of the whistle, which allows all people who use electric kettles, find out when water boils. But it happens that a new kettle does not have a whistle, or it is broken.
DIY kettle whistle
There are many ways to make a whistle for dummies at home. All you need is a little free time, materials and, of course, desire. Let's look at the most interesting ways.
Metal whistle
It will be shaped like a short cylinder. The top part can take on different designs. First of all, you should take metal without signs of corrosion. After this, you can proceed to the following actions:
- Cut two circles and a rectangle for the cylinder;
- Connect these parts into a whole.
Cork
You can also make an excellent whistle for a teapot with your own hands, using just ordinary stoppers that you use to close lemonade or water bottles every day. To do this you will need to follow a few simple steps:
- Take two corks and connect them into one;
- Cut a hole with a diameter of 3 mm.
Be careful when using this method, you need to make a large cylinder of metal that sits between the plugs.
From a toy whistle
The version of a children's whistle is suitable for teapots with thin spouts. It is located on it, covering the entire surface. And if the kettle has a wide nose, then a metal glass is better suited for it, in which you will need to drill a hole using a regular drill.
First of all, you need to pay attention to the metal. A whistle made of high-quality metal will serve you for a very long time and with great efficiency.
Do not use aluminum or plastic material for the whistle under any circumstances! These materials are not resistant to high temperatures.
How to fix a whistle if it's broken
If you bought a low-quality device, you can repair it by following these steps:
- You need to take the casing that contains the whistle and use a screwdriver to remove it.
- The next step is to remove the spring and prepare the surface for further work. To prepare the surface, you need to clean it.
- When you get to soldering you will need soldering acid. After the surface has been prepared, you can begin soldering, and then clean the parts from any dirt stuck to them.
- The last step in this process is neutralization. You need to use lye. In addition to alkali, you can use alcohol, but remember that this procedure must be carried out on outdoors. This must be done carefully so as not to harm your health. To neutralize the craft, place it in a glass and pour approximately 10 or 25% alcohol into it.
By following these rules, you can easily repair your whistle or make a new one!
