Designing a Ceramic Collection: The Slip Casting Technique

Creating the Collection 1

A course by Avi Ben Shoshan , Product Designer

Product Designer. Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel.
Joined August 2021
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About the video: Creating the Collection 1

Overview

“Now that you have learned how to use the molds and the clay for casting, you are ready to transform the cylinders and create the collection. First, I will use a knife to remove the parting line from the object. Then, I will use a sponge with water and move it towards the remains of the parting line until it disappears. ”

In this video lesson Avi Ben Shoshan addresses the topic: Creating the Collection 1, which is part of the Domestika online course: Designing a Ceramic Collection: The Slip Casting Technique. Make your own ceramic collection by creating simple yet adaptable molds for unique shapes using slip casting, coloring techniques, and design thinking .

Partial transcription of the video

“ Creating the Collection In this lesson, I’ll show you how to transform the cylinder into a couple of objects using the cut and paste technique. Let's start by gently cleaning the cylinder. I'll use a knife to remove the parting lines and use a sponge to clean the cylinder a bit. Work carefully with a sharp knife and do not press the cylinder. It's still fragile and you don't want to break it or twist it in your hand. Now I’ll use the sponge to clean the surface of this cylinder. You can also use a soft kidney tool to press the cylinder and go through the surface. If you're using the spong...”

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Course summary for: Designing a Ceramic Collection: The Slip Casting Technique

  • Level: Beginner
  • 100% positive reviews (29)
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  • 4 units
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    Arts & Crafts, Ceramics, Decoration, Design, DIY, Fine Arts, Interior Decoration

Avi Ben Shoshan

Avi Ben Shoshan
A course by Avi Ben Shoshan

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Avi Ben Shoshan is a product designer based in Tel Aviv and the creative director of his ceramics studio ABS Objects. In 2017 he graduated from the industrial design program at Shenkar College and was awarded a Studio First scholarship at the Binyamin Center, which defined his career as a product designer specializing in ceramics.

A year later, Avi started his own studio where he teaches, makes ceramics, and collaborates with creatives in fashion, jewelry, food, and beyond. He showcases his work in exhibitions and galleries and sells his products both in Tel Aviv and in shops around the world. He also shares his work with over 19K followers on Instagram.


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Designing a Ceramic Collection: The Slip Casting Technique

A course by Avi Ben Shoshan
Product Designer. Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel.
Joined August 2021
  • 100% positive reviews (29)
  • 2,684 students