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How to heatproof a teapot base
Make a teapot base heatproof by using a 5g pack of sugru. sugru is great for this project as it adheres very well to metal and enamel. As a type of silicone, it's a good heat insulator so will stop your teapot marking your surfaces. It's even waterproof and dishwasher proof too.
Kit
- Teapot
- 1 minipack of sugru
- Soapy water
- Scissors
Step 1
Make sure the bottom is free from grease, ready to apply sugru.
Step 2
Divide a minipack in 3 and roll into small snakes. Apply the snakes to the base and start to shape.
Step 3
Once you have shaped the sugru around the base, the next thing to do is to make sure it is level. Apply some soapy water to act as a release agent, then turn the teapot upside down to get it level.
Step 4
Once you have made sure your sugru is even and level, turn it upside down again and leave to cure overnight. You now have a heatproof teapot that can be placed on surfaces without causing damage.
