Making plaster molds

Kenny Sing on Instagram: "Here’s how I create rubber mother molds for ceramic slip casting plaster mold parts. In this case I’m using a 3d printed master mold, but the master mold can be made out of anything, commonly plaster. This rubber mold can then be used over and over again to produce the many plaster mold parts I’ll need for slip casting production. This process pulls from the generously documented and shared mold making methods of @hammerlyceramics and @vantiki. #moldmaking…

Slipcasting is a fantastic process. It can be a convenient way to produce complex pieces faster and more consistently than would be possible with any other making process. However, the amount of effort and knowledge needed to get to the point where it’s quick and convenient is huge. It’s simultaneou

Make a Two Part Reusable Mold Using Plaster: Before I start, I'd like to note that this is my first instructable so please excuse any potential gaps in logic I made and some of the blurry pictures. I tried to take as many photos as possible and will explain the process as thoroughly as possibl…

A step-by-step guide on how to use and make a plaster hump mold for clay. Including IMAGES, a VIDEO and a list of materials you will need.

See how to make your own molds using two basic ingredients you probably have at home already.

SlipCasting: This is a step by step tutorial on how to slip cast. Slip casting can be useful for making multiples of one object and to make casts that are hollow on the inside. This tutorial is demonstrating how to slip cast porcelain in an already existing plas…

How to color plaster, using this secret ingredient.