Slip Casting Ceramics Using Colored Casting Slip
Slip casting ceramics is a forming technique that has endless potential. Andrew Gilliatt adds a whole new level of fun … Read More
Tag: casting slip
How to Make Casting Slip from Your Clay Body
Ready-made casting slip is commercially available in all firing ranges, making it super convenient, but if you were wondering how … Read More
In the Potter’s Kitchen: Working Dogs
No more morning tennis, no more afternoon latte pick-me-ups, and less opportunities to peddle my ceramic work. Shelter-in-place requirements and … Read More
How to Make a Floating Stick Hydrometer for the Cost of a Milkshake
Getting glazes or casting slip to come out the same from batch to batch is a lot easier if you … Read More
3 Helpful Tips for Casting Clay Sculpture and Pottery
Slip casting opens up endless possibilities for creativity with clay, whether you are interested in casting clay sculpture or pottery. … Read More
In the Studio: Mixing Casting Slip: Tips and Tricks
A liquid clay body, also known as casting slip, cannot be made by simply adding an excessive amount of water … Read More
Using Ceramic Molds – Slip Casting with Multi-Piece Molds
While it was once thought of as cheating, using ceramic molds is a technique that is increasing in popularity among … Read More
Techno File: Plaster Pop-Outs
Plaster pop-outs are caused by wet clay becoming contaminated with pieces of hard plaster, which slowly work their way out … Read More
Slip-Cast Vessel Experimentation
Beginning with a complex sequence of dissecting, mapping, and stacking, Kyle Johns creates multifaceted slip-cast vessels. The infinite mold combinations … Read More
In the Studio: Creating Variations in Form
I explore themes of structure, shape, pattern, and multiples through 3D printing and plaster mold making. I’m drawn to forms … Read More
