Designing a Ceramic Collection: The Slip Casting Technique

Overview

“Now that I have finished the first part of the process and created a wall using clay around the pipe, I will move on to the wood sheets and start making my first part mold. First, I will brush the pipe with soap to help separate the plaster from the object. Next, I will use the wooden sheets to build a structure around the pipe and the clay and close it with the clamps. Finally, I will show you how to make the plaster and pour it into the wooden frame. When the plaster is ready, I will repeat the process for creating the other part of the mold. ”

In this video lesson Avi Ben Shoshan addresses the topic: Creating the Mold 2, 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 Mold The first step I'll do is use soap and soap all the pipe. The soap helps the plaster not stick to the object. It's a very important stage. Don't ever forget to do this. I'll use a very simple dish soap that I bought in a store, but you can also go to a ceramic store and ask for a plaster separator. It's a different kind of soap that's specially made for molds, but you can also use very simple soaps. I'll use a brush now and brush all over the pipe from the top to the bottom. Remember, you don't need to brush the clay. Clay doesn't stick to plaster. After I brush it well, I...”

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

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