How To Make A Ceramic Mould

Video showing how to create a plaster mold for a cup.

How to make a ceramic mould.

From simple one piece plaster molds to more complex multi part molds plaster mold making allows the potter the freedom to experiment with ideas for form and surface because it takes away a bit of the preciousness of a one of a kind wheel thrown pot. Wrap aluminum flashing around the prototype to serve as cottle boards leaving a 1 2 inch gap between the flashing and the edge of the clay form the flashing creates a barrier to contain the plaster once it is poured onto the prototype 3. For a medium like clay getting rigid angles and perfect curves is a nightmare. Not only does ceramic mold making enable you to repeat a form over and over again it also makes individual forms lose their preciousness which frees you up to experiment more.

Molds for glass slumping are surprisingly easy to make. Hump molds are used to form the interior of the slumped glass. How to make a ceramic mold from a 3 d printed object. Thanks for watching y all.

Find out how at. The key is to make the mold out of the right material which will withstand the 1 200 degree temperature in the kiln. Ceramic mold making techniques. Ceramic mold making opens up endless potential for creative expression.

This example explains how molds are made from clay. While it was once thought of as cheating using ceramic molds is a technique that is increasing in popularity among potters these days. There are two basic types of molds in glass slumping. Obviously i m not very professional when it comes to ceramics i m just out here having fun and doing my best.

How to make a plaster mold for slip casting part 2. Create a new box to make a mold in this time to the existing mold s length and width allowing enough space in the height to pour the second part of the mold on top. Set the object mold side down in the box.