How To Make A Ceramic Mug Mold

When the wall thickness is correct the remaining slip is poured.

How to make a ceramic mug mold.

And after the shape is achieved from outside and inside the mold is removed with hand. Part 1 of 16 how to make ceramic mugs. These clay logs are cut into portions placed into a single use mold and formed into the shape of a custom mug. The prepared clay is pushed to the mug mold to set it into the desired shape.

Once the mold is dry the mug is removed by hand to prepare for the next step. Working with slabs by hand also is generally easier to master than using a potter s wheel. Our ceramic mugs start in the mind of their beholders. Learn to make and use bisque molds and plaster molds plus get casting slip recipes when you download this freebie ceramic mold making techniques.

Tutorial guide to learn the process of creation a plaster mold for clay sculpture. But this tutorial for a slab built mug is still for those who have some experience with pottery. Find out how at. Making the mug i start out by rolling a slab of clay about 1 8 inch thick.

The potter s wheel is a great tool for making clay pots including ceramic mugs. At this point the handles have already gone through the first two steps and just need to be attached. Ceramic mold making opens up endless potential for creative expression. A number of pots will be hand thrown dried and fired in order to choose the most pleasing design.

Video showing how to create a plaster mold for a cup. Learn how to make ceramic mugs using the potter s wheel in this free video series. Slab building allows you to make pottery including mugs and pitchers with clean lines. 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.