Ceramics,Mold Making and Master Block
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 Pouring for Ceramics If you have dreamed of producing your own ceramics but think it takes a wagon full of money to get it started, then you need to learn from this little lady. You can do everything, right up to the firing, for little of nothing. Sure the slip and colors cost money but you don't need a bunch of equipment. You can start right on your kitchen table. I'll teach you the costly wives tales and how to get the job done right. Pouring ceramic molds is a lot more than just the simple instructions you get from most publications. I reveal the tips and tricks of the trade, from a mass pourers experience. I also take the time to talk about your future in the ceramic business Helpful for the beginner as well as those in the ceramic business. Knowing how to produce in mass efficiently and how to make your own ceramic molds, is a necessity. Read More............... All Orders are now being handled through my ceramics pages at judysbookshop.com/ceramics Return to Main Page |
 Making Ceramic Molds Learn to make your molds from a ceramic worker and mold maker, who like most had little space or equipment. It can be done without a whole workshop dedicated to mold making. Discussion on copyright protection. 44 pages of photos and illustrations In this first writing about Mold Making for ceramics, I go into detail with photos of a mold being made of an odd shaped model, that of a dogs head with undercuts. Much is discussed concerning problem molds and what to do when things go wrong. Included, is discussion about copyrights, your market, protections, care of molds and old wives tales. Written from a different prospective most publications use, that of a self willed independent, small business craftsman/ceramist. A must read for those desiring to go into ceramics production. Knowing how to make your own ceramic molds, gives you more control over your business. I'm always available to help. That's what I'm all about Read more.................. All Orders are now being handled through my ceramics pages at http://judysbookshop.com/ceramics/2011/01/mold-making-for-ceramics/ Now offering a new ebook. This one runs through the process of making a rubber mold for a human figure model.  This one is a walk through, following Judy as she produces a silicone rubber mold for a small doll figure. Read More............ All Orders are now being handled through my ceramics pages at http://judysbookshop.com/ceramics/2011/01/silicone-rubber-mold-project/ |
 Master the Masterblock Knowing how to make your own ceramic molds is almost essential for those in the ceramic business, whether turning out greenware or finished products. Knowing how to make the Master Block is all the more important if you need to know you'll be able to reproduce those same ceramic molds in exact sameness for years to come. When it comes right down to expenses, you have a choice between buying a commercially made mold for premium prices or producing your own privately designed mold for pennies. While everybody else worries about molds wearing out, you abuse yours and work them to death because you know you can replace it in half an hour. While everybody else is waiting for molds to dry, yours has produced 10 pieces. A bit of a blaze' attitude but you get that way. Read More............ All Orders are now being handled through my ceramics pages at http://judysbookshop.com/ceramics/2011/01/master-the-master-block/ |