Creation of Molds for Ceramic Reproduction
First part of the mold
A course by Xènia Bas , Ceramist
About the video: First part of the mold
Overview
“In this lesson I will explain how to form and prepare the plaster of the first part of the mold. ”
In this video lesson Xènia Bas addresses the topic: First part of the mold, which is part of the Domestika online course: Creation of Molds for Ceramic Reproduction. Learn the techniques of mold making with plaster and reproduce unique and inspiring objects.
Partial transcription of the video
“The First Half of the Mold In this lesson I'll explain how to make the mold box and how to prepare the plaster for the first half of the mold. My clay bed is ready, it's smooth and level. I'll start making the mold box. Here are the cottle boards I'll need to make the box. I have my release agent, a fine hair brush so it won't leave marks on my piece, and I also have a bit of clay, the same kind I used for the bed. The mold setup is basically a box where we'll pour the plaster. So, it's important to make sure there aren't any cracks or any places where the plaster might leak because that co...”
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Course summary for: Creation of Molds for Ceramic Reproduction
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Category
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Areas
Arts & Crafts, Ceramics, Fine Arts
Xènia Bas
A course by Xènia Bas
Xènia Bas is a ceramist and founder of Bas, a ceramic workshop in Barcelona. She studied at the School of Arts and Crafts and specialized in jewelry. The fact that her entire family was devoted to crafts has undoubtedly influenced her career.
In 2013, together with her husband, she founded her own brand, Bas, focused on contemporary designs for ceramic plant pots whose objective was to offer excellent quality craftsmanship. In 2016 they were awarded the prize for the best artisan brand in Catalonia, Spain. Currently, her work focuses on three aspects: pot design, projects for interior designers, restorers, illustrators, and other designers, as well as teaching ceramic workshops, specifically for the construction of ceramic molds.
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