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Ceramic Molds
Ceramic molds have been used for centuries to help potters achieve repeatable forms, textures and designs. There are many molds readily available for both simple forms and textures, or you can choose to create your own ceramic molds based on a particular form or texture. Here, you can learn about mold making techniques and the many ways ceramic artists and potters are creatively using molds, from drape molds for functional work and press molds for tiles, to casting molds for sculptural compositions. Plus, if you haven't already, be sure to download your free copy of the Buyers Guide to Ceramic Supplies and Materials, a directory of ceramics suppliers carrying all the raw materials you will need, plus reference material for the studio artist - professional or amateur, student or teacher.
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May 6, 2009
Circular Logic: Using Balloons as Molds for Spherical Handbuilt Ceramic Sculpture
Today ceramic artist Ursula Goebels-Ellis explains how she uses balloons to create her spherical sculptures. She also shares a clay body recipe that she tweaked to work perfectly for this technique.
February 27, 2009
In today's video, we learn about the traditional pottery making techniques in San Jose de Gracia and Patamban, Mexico.
September 16, 2008
In this video, ceramic artist Holly Goring, demonstrates how to use the "sea level" method for mixing plaster. So you don't have to take notes during the video, we've also posted 10 Steps for Success with Plaster and a Plaster to Water Mixing Chart for your reference.
April 7, 2008
About a month ago, we ran a feature by Laura Reutter about a surefire method of making flat ceramic tiles (to view this article, see the features archive at www.ceramicartsdaily.org). After we ran the feature, I received some requests for instructions on how to make plaster tile molds, like the molds Laura used in the feature. So today, we bring you a feature on just how to do that. This one comes to us from Gary Carlos. Been dreaming of a custom tile backsplash in your kitchen? These easy instructions can help make it a reality!
