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Anyone know where in the UK I can get a teaspoon rest?

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PeaceLoveAndCandy · 31/12/2020 16:24

Something like the ones here
www.samanthaboothart.com/listing/692806068/coffee-spoon-rest-teaspoon-rest-spoon

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Barmbraic · 19/01/2021 13:54

Fantastic thread and trinket and a lovely story when OP is asked where she got her beautiful spoon holder.

DPotter · 19/01/2021 13:53

Whittards

or ask a local potter!

SoupDragon · 19/01/2021 13:48

Awwww.....!

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PeaceLoveAndCandy · 19/01/2021 13:46

@Sevensilverrings I will gladly buy them all.

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PeaceLoveAndCandy · 19/01/2021 13:45

I actually feel emotional right now. That is amazing @Sevensilverrings. An object of true beauty and so meaningful the way it's come to life. I am so grateful.

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PeaceLoveAndCandy · 19/01/2021 13:43

HEY!!!! I AM HERE!!!

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MustardMitt · 19/01/2021 12:50

Commenting so I can find this thread easily!

Frownette · 19/01/2021 12:23

I'm looking forward to seeing the coloured glazes :)

2021ComeAtMe · 19/01/2021 12:19

They're lovely! Great job Smile

@PeaceLoveAndCandy are you still there? Will be handbags at dawn over these teaspoon rests if you don't return... Grin

bigeegit · 19/01/2021 12:10

They are so lovely! If the OP has run away I would love to buy one, never knew I needed one but they're so cute, and I do leave my spoons laying on the counter, I think they would be much comfier in a rest Smile

Sevensilverrings · 19/01/2021 12:02

Has the OP scarpered?!? If so, I will have to up my hot drinks game to find a use for a teaspoon rest!
Anyway, on the off chance it’s of interest, I’ve now made four of slightly different sizes and turned the base, so once dry the can go in kiln. The top one in photo is upside down, and the bottom one has lost its moisture and turned a paler colour because it’s been drying longer.

Anyone know where in the UK I can get a teaspoon rest?
Sevensilverrings · 17/01/2021 15:51

Here’s a spoon for scale. It’s a big teaspoon, but I’ve made a few different sizes now. This ones been back on the wheel and had its bottom trimmed now.
It’s difficult to judge shrinkage when you make something different! Anyway, I can glaze them in different colours and you can choose which you prefer. It’s been nice having something small to work out, it’s good to try something new!

Anyone know where in the UK I can get a teaspoon rest?
TheRealMrsJamieFraser · 17/01/2021 13:55

@Sevensilverrings that is beautiful already.
OP you are so lucky!

I'm dead jealous of people who are creative - but especially those who can create things that are actually gorgeous and that people actually covet instead of just being polite Grin

If you decide to make any more I'd definitely buy one!

Chambored · 17/01/2021 13:53

Love this thread. Can’t wait to see the finished tea spoon rest - it looks great already.

Fancycrackers · 17/01/2021 13:51

Use a saucer or little bowl??

YippeeKayakOtherBuckets · 17/01/2021 13:49

I don’t know why this thread has made me well up, but I needed this today.

🥰

Sevensilverrings · 17/01/2021 13:46

Peridito, it’s about 8 cm right now, but will shrink down before firing, and then again in kiln when all the moisture leaves. Hopefully spoon size!
I might make some different sizes, just to hedge my bets....it’s a fun little scrap clay project, (but I have a feeling it’s a rather limited market)!

peridito · 17/01/2021 10:19

sevensilver looking great .But...could you repost with something to give scale ? So I can crave it even more !

funnyoldonion · 16/01/2021 20:10

This whole thread is so cute. I now need a teaspoon rest Grin

Someaddedsugar · 16/01/2021 19:57

That looks beautiful already @Sevensilverrings - what a generous and kind thing to do.

As a PP said, what a fab talent to have to just be able to make things yourself. Very jealous right now Smile

Sevensilverrings · 16/01/2021 19:52

Hi! Quick update...my kids finally let me do something on my own for an afternoon, so fitted your spoon rest onto the end. It’s not even dry yet, but when it is I’ll put it back on wheel to trim it, then first fire, then glaze fire.
Sorry it’s taken a while, but you’ll get it eventually!

Anyone know where in the UK I can get a teaspoon rest?
nothingcanhurtmewithmyeyesshut · 02/01/2021 13:04

You mean some people don't just stir the drink and fling the spoon in the general direction of the sink? Blush

Twobrews · 02/01/2021 12:28

Because with 5 people in the house having hot drinks, yogurts etc and a not unlimited supply of teaspoons, I frequently find them all languishing in the sink by mid afternoon where I have to fish them out and rinse one (now I need a special rest for it!). We usually only wash up once a day, probably not alone in that.
Ours get a rest in the dishwasher, if there's none left in the drawer then we just wash one. If anyone leaves one in the sink then I hunt the culprit down. No dishes get left in or near the sink, dishwasher or wash it and put it away.

Teabags rest in the teapot until cold.

Crankley · 02/01/2021 00:51

Hello Twilight Zone. Never heard of a rest for a spoon, poor thing, is the spoon tired? Seriously, chuck it in the sink!

CatVsChristmasTree · 01/01/2021 23:11

@PeaceLoveAndCandy

Thank you to everyone's who's made suggestions, I do appreciate it, but you're all missing the point. The teaspoon in my OP is not just resting, is also getting a hug. A hug! And that's what I want for my hardworking teaspoons. Happy New Year everyone!!
Oh that is lovely! I know a Potter in our village, I may have to commission one...