Creation of Molds for Ceramic Reproduction
Mold care
A course by Xènia Bas , Ceramist
About the video: Mold care
Overview
“In this lesson I will explain how to use and care for our mold so that it lasts a long time and we can make many reproductions. ”
In this video lesson Xènia Bas addresses the topic: Mold care, 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
“Taking Care of the Mold In this lesson I'll explain things you have to consider to keep your mold in perfect shape so you can use it for a long time. When you go to use it again after some time, you have to moisten it. Moisten Use a moist sponge, without too much water, and make sure the mold is a bit moist. This will help a lot. You'll see that the slip casting works better. It can't be fully dry before you use it for the first time. Another thing you have to consider regarding moisture is that, depending on the climate in your workspace, the mold will absorb moisture. If you store it in a...”
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Course summary for: Creation of Molds for Ceramic Reproduction
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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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