In this section the images you see are brought to you by KTCA of St. Paul, Minnesota, and John Whitehead, the producer of "Clay, Wood, Fire, Spirit," a video on Richard Bresnahan.

Bresnahan meant for his teapot to be used. In designing it, he considered how its form would affect the taste of tea brewed in it.

So, his teapot is functional, but it also enhances the experience of making, serving, and drinking tea.

Look around your home or school. Name several objects you see that are useful. If you could make any of them decorative, which ones would you choose? Why? How would you change them to make them decorative?