February 19, 2010
Forget the Plaster! How to Make a Surprisingly Durable Hump Mold out of Unfired Clay
We ceramic artists use plaster
for everything from drying or wedging surfaces to stamps or molds for
slip casting. But potter Lauren Sandler has been making hump molds for
her work out of unfired clay. This way she doesn't have to deal with
the mess of plaster, doesn't have to wait for her molds to dry and be
fired, plus, if she gets tired of the form, she can reclaim the clay
for some other use. Now, I don't mean to diss our good friend plaster,
but I do love the simplicity, speed, and versatility of this method.
December 23, 2009
(Slip) Cast Party: Creating Unique Double-Walled Forms Using Mold Making and Slip Casting Techniques
Today, Hiroe Hanazono shares her process for slip casting double walled forms, from making the pattern and the mold, to the casting part. The rest of her process, including her subtle mishima decoration, is featured in the January/February issue of
Pottery Making Illustrated.
April 7, 2008
Making Multiples: Cavity Molds for Handmade Ceramic Tiles
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!
