Currently listing 142 articles in 15 categories! You need flash installed to view this header! Viewing Articles: Ceramic Shows and Events (1) Listing of events throughout the USA which promote ceramic and clay crafting and art via competitions, sales, products. If you know of or want to add a show or event click on contact […]
You need flash installed to view this header! About Us: Ceramics Made Easy has been a labor of love resulting from over 50 years of working in the field of ceramics. Upon retiring and closing my school of clay arts, I witnessed the industry take a decline and many others closed their studios. I was […]
Introduction to Making Ceramic Molds: Submitted by: Majik | Date Added: 10 Nov 2014 About: A Brief History More Details: Making things from molds has dated back thousands of years. Historians have found evidence of the use of molds dating prior to 3000 BC. Among the earliest forms of mold use was evidenced by the […]
How to Cast a Ceramic Mold: Submitted by: Majik | Date Added: 7 Nov 2014 About: Plaster mold Slip Fettle Knife – plastic preferred Strong Rubber Bands or Mold Strap/belt Sponge Water Dusting Brush Hard Rubber Scraper Small brush Trim knife More Details: The process of pouring ceramic molds is called casting or slip casting. […]
Currently listing 142 articles in 15 categories! You need flash installed to view this header! What Is A Ceramic Mold: What are ceramic molds made of? A ceramic mold is made of plaster. It is made to create a shape or object using clay or slip (liquid clay). A mold can have one piece, referred […]
Currently listing 142 articles in 15 categories! You need flash installed to view this header! Visitor Q & A – Mold Making: The following question was submitted by Cary May 3, 2010 hi- i am planning to make a ceramic mold. first, is wax an acceptable medium to use for the original part that is […]
Ceramic molds are expensive and should not be abused or over used. The most important thing about caring for your mold is to understand that they need to be kept clean and dry. When you get a new mold from a manufacturer, it can often arrive wet. You need to make sure they are thoroughly […]
Broken Ceramic Mold (Made of Plaster) How to Repair a plaster mold When casting molds, we are all careful because we know to handle them gently; however it is inevitable that one will eventually break. When that happens, all is not lost unless the mold has shattered into a zillion pieces. If the parts are […]
A Brief History Making things from molds has dated back thousands of years. Historians have found evidence of the use of molds dating prior to 3000 BC. Among the earliest forms of mold use was evidenced by the finest pottery of the time crafted in Babylonia. So what is a mold? Quite simply it is […]
Plaster mold Slip Fettle Knife – plastic preferred Strong Rubber Bands or Mold Strap/belt Sponge Water Dusting Brush Hard Rubber Scraper Small brush Trim knife The process of pouring ceramic molds is called casting or slip casting. Before you begin, it is a good idea that you know how the mold works. Ceramic molds are […]
The Idea You fell in love with ceramics as a hobby and you heard that you could make some money from it. It is tempting, why not do it? Or better yet, DO IT! This is the first of a series that will be designed to help you start a ceramic business. There are many […]
Conditioning Slip for Optimal Results: Submitted by: Majik | Date Added: 21 Sep 2016 About: Whether you are conditioning old slip or recycling slip trims and dried slip, it is important to make sure you condition it to its appropriate balance of gravity and viscosity. Even as you work with ‘new’ slip, you should run […]
Currently listing 139 articles in 15 categories! You need flash installed to view this header! Firing Glazes: Pay Attention to Temperatures Needed The first thing I want you to do is pay attention to the labels and instructions that come on the jars of glaze. READ THEM The labels will tell you the recommended firing […]
Currently listing 139 articles in 15 categories! You need flash installed to view this header! What Does It Cost To Fire An Electric Kiln: Have you ever wondered how much it costs to fire your electric kiln? It is something you should know, especially if you are wanting to make a profit on your wares […]
