Okay, so I’ve been wanting to make a “snow white” teapot for a while now – you know, something delicate and whimsical. I finally decided to just go for it! Here’s how it went down.

Finding the Right Teapot

First, I needed a plain white teapot. This was surprisingly harder than I thought! I wanted something with a classic shape, not too modern, but also not too stuffy. I finally found one at a local thrift store. Score!

Gathering my Supplies

Besides the teapot, I grabbed a few other things:

• Fine-tipped porcelain pens in various colors (red, blue, green, black)
• Some rubbing alcohol and cotton swabs (for mistakes!)
• A pencil and some tracing paper
• And a small helper to assist with a difficult part of the process.

Prepping the Teapot

I washed the teapot really well with soap and water, then wiped it down with rubbing alcohol to make sure there was no greasy residue. This helps the paint stick better.

Sketching the Design

I wanted to do something inspired by Snow White, but not, like, a literal picture of her face. I found some cool apple blossom designs online and sketched them onto the tracing paper. I used the small helper to hold the tracing paper against the teapot while I lightly traced the design onto the porcelain with a pencil. I only do some outlines here.

Painting the Teapot

This was the fun (and slightly nerve-wracking) part! I started with the red pen, carefully filling in the apple shapes. Then I used the green for the leaves and blue for some little accents around the blossoms. I made a couple of mistakes, but the rubbing alcohol and cotton swabs cleaned them right up, phew!

The Finishing Touches

Once the main design was done, I used the black pen to add some delicate outlines and details. This really made the whole thing pop. I even added a tiny little bird on the lid, just for fun.

Baking the Teapot

To make the design permanent, I had to bake the teapot. I popped it in a cold oven, then set it to 350°F (175°C). Once it reached that temperature, I baked it for about 30 minutes, then turned off the oven and let it cool down completely inside. This is super important to prevent cracking!

The Final Result!

I am SO happy with how it turned out! It’s exactly the delicate, fairytale vibe I was going for. It’s almost too pretty to use, but I’m definitely going to brew some tea in it soon. Maybe some apple cinnamon tea to match the theme? I’m so excited to actually use it.