Mould Creation for Ceramic Reproduction
The Stages of Clay
A course by Helen Johannessen , Ceramist and mould maker
About the video: The Stages of Clay
Overview
“In this lesson, we'll look at the three stages of clay: wet, leather hard and dry. It's important to get to grips with these stages and their properties, to ensure you really understand the material you're working with.”
In this video lesson Helen Johannessen addresses the topic: The Stages of Clay, which is part of the Domestika online course: Mould Creation for Ceramic Reproduction. Create moulds for your ceramic pieces following a step-by-step process..
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson, I'm going to show you the stages of clay and their properties. So the three stages of slip casting clay is the leather hard in the mold ready to come out. the dry and the first fired BISC piece. So I'm going to show you the leather hard piece coming out of the mold. you'll see that it's shrinking away So it's drying. And the slip cast clay is a little bit more brittle than when we're hand building with bags of plastic clay. So this is... in between Wet. and drying, so we call that leather hard. And you can see it's come fresh out of the mold. I've cut the top whilst it's in ...”
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Course summary for: Mould Creation for Ceramic Reproduction
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Helen Johannessen
A course by Helen Johannessen
Helen Johannessen, a renowned professional ceramicist and mould maker, has dedicated over 25 years to the art of clay and plaster casting. Her extensive experience includes collaborations with numerous clients, ranging from limited series to mass production. Helen's exceptional craftsmanship is exemplified by the success of her ceramic notepad, which sold an impressive 80,000 pieces in the UK alone. With her brand YoYo Ceramics, Helen has designed homewares like the iconic Is That Plastic range and the beloved Butter Dish.
Helen's passion for clay, plaster, and casting slip shines through in her artwork. She continually pushes the boundaries of traditional crafting techniques, creating one-of-a-kind artworks that capture the essence of fluidity and light. As an experienced teacher and workshop leader, Helen is committed to sharing her knowledge and inspiring others to embrace creativity. With her patient and curious approach, she empowers students to explore new possibilities, overcome challenges, and discover their artistic potential.
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