Designing a Ceramic Collection: The Slip Casting Technique
Drying the Clay
A course by Avi Ben Shoshan , Product Designer
About the video: Drying the Clay
Overview
“After working on each object, the objects will need to be fired once (bisque fire) and twice (glaze fire). In this lesson, I will show how to take care of your ceramics before the fire when you don't have a kiln to fire at in your place. Then, I will teach you what you should do in case of a damaged piece, how to fix cracks, and how to store your final objects before firing them. ”
In this video lesson Avi Ben Shoshan addresses the topic: Drying the Clay, 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
“Drying the Clay In this lesson, I'll share some tips on how to handle and take care of your work before firing them. Remember that we usually fire the ceramics twice. The first one is a bisque fire and the second one is a glaze fire. It's important to remember that each clay has a limit temperature to fire it. For example, cone 6, cone 5, cone 4, depending on the clay, just ask in the shop. Remember that the number after the cone represents the temperature of fire. If you go to buy the clay in the store, always consult with the seller which clay you want, at what temperature, and make sure ...”
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Course summary for: Designing a Ceramic Collection: The Slip Casting Technique
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Areas
Arts & Crafts, Ceramics, Decoration, Design, DIY, Fine Arts, Interior Decoration
Avi Ben Shoshan
A course by Avi Ben Shoshan
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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