It's great for those beautiful Victorian era Christmas themes I wish I could afford. This could help get you on your way.
All you need is this:
step 1: a glass ornament or (plastic is okay.) fill with acrylic paint inside just enough to coat and then place upside down to drip in a party cup that allows the bulb to be suspended. This could take a day or two or even three. If you used cheap paint, it could separate and the results will be a disaster. Use a thick brand such as Folk Art. You may have to coat a couple times to ensure coverage and let it dry. That is an absolute must!
step 2: 1 block of clay, likely, you will only need half. Separate in to 2 balls and condition and make a snake. (don't include a face..lol) Curve one to make the handle. Curve the other to make the spout. At this point be as ornate as you wish. Stick on the bulb for placement and ensure curvature of the pieces to fit perfect. Apply the mica with a soft watercolor paint brush. This makes a beautiful result and makes the clay no longer tacky and resistant to dust that always inevitable shows up on your clay. trust me! Carefully, take them off and place on a baking sheet that is intended only for craft purposes and bake according to package directions. They should hold their position if thick enough.
VERY IMPORTANT!
If you made delicate handles, I'd bake it on a GLASS ornament that does NOT have paint in it.
Step 3: okay, so you have baked your spout and handle and you have your ornament. Glue your pieces on and let hang for a day. I don't recommend hot glue for this job. Hot glue is not reliable on glass and can just decide one day to not work and you have a shattered teapot. Industrial glue like E6000 is almost fool proof and worth the money.
Step 4: Add a ribbon or hook for hanging. You could add a delicate painted flowers on the glass, decoupage something pretty to make more of the ornament than I showed.
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