Slip Casting 101

Join this 2 day workshop learning the foundations of mould making for slip casting. This process is perfect if you want to create multiple identical ceramic objects for firing. This is an introduction to the words of undercuts, wall building, and casting with pottery plaster and clay slip. You will start by making a small clay pinch pot or slab built vessel. You may bring a pre-built vessel if it is still leather-hard. Items must not exceed 10cm wide x 10 cm high. Day 1: Begin by making a small clay pinch-pot or slab-built vessel (items not to exceed 10cm wide x 10 cm high) Learn about mounting it on a board and building the clay walls for casting pottery plaster to make a one piece slip mould. Peel out the clay and leave to dry out for the week. Day 2: We will cast clay slip into the mould to create our identical vessel which can be underglazed and fired (priced @ $10 per kilo). Learn about undercuts and the tips and tricks of mould making with pottery plaster and casting with clay slip. Kassandra will provide information and discussion about mould making, slip casting and firing techniques, processes and suppliers. What to bring We will provide materials for this workshop but please feel free to bring some found materials that you may wish to incorporate in your artwork.