What to do with a broken teapot handle?
For a rustic or shabby chic look at teatime or anytime, use your broken teapot as a flower vase. It’s best to use pots where the body of the teapot is free of cracks. Teapots with a broken spout or handle work well as a flower vase.
Can a broken teapot be used as a flower vase?
It’s best to use pots where the body of the teapot is free of cracks. Teapots with a broken spout or handle work well as a flower vase. Large flower arrangements with flowers or leaves draping over the broken spout or handle can hide any breaks so your guests will never know you’re using a broken teapot as a flower vase.
What can you do with a lidless teapot?
If you are of the persuasion who believes more is better when it comes to houseplants, stash a few succulents in your lidless teapot. Unglazed ceramic is best for this purpose; otherwise drill drainage holes or turn your tea urn into an elegant cachepot. 6. Mini Terrarium
What to do with a teapot without a topper?
A teapot is a pretty sad sight without a lid, whether lost, stolen or smashed. There is a certain element of frustration – the pot itself is perfectly sound, yet perfectly useless without its topper.
What to do if the lid on your teapot breaks?
If the lid is broken, you can start by trying to glue the pieces back together. (Duh!) The lid is not as structurally essential as the handle, meaning it’s less likely to re-break while you’re pouring and leave you with a hot mess literally.
It’s best to use pots where the body of the teapot is free of cracks. Teapots with a broken spout or handle work well as a flower vase. Large flower arrangements with flowers or leaves draping over the broken spout or handle can hide any breaks so your guests will never know you’re using a broken teapot as a flower vase.
Can You glue a ceramic teapot back together?
No, but I would like to use the insert with the teapot. It really depends on the materials. My basic ceramic pot was fine after I glued it back together, but my traditional Japanese clay pot couldn’t be fixed because the clay was more porous. I think Gorilla Glue is supposedly food-safe and waterproof.
A teapot is a pretty sad sight without a lid, whether lost, stolen or smashed. There is a certain element of frustration – the pot itself is perfectly sound, yet perfectly useless without its topper.
