{"id":1186,"date":"2018-09-17T10:31:04","date_gmt":"2018-09-17T10:31:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eltornbarcelona.com\/cursos\/curso-moldes-pequeno-formato\/"},"modified":"2026-03-25T12:08:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T12:08:07","slug":"plaster-mold-for-slip-casting-pottery","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.eltornbarcelona.com\/en\/cursos\/plaster-mold-for-slip-casting-pottery\/","title":{"rendered":"How to make Plaster Mold for Slip Casting"},"content":{"rendered":"

Plaster Mold for Slip Casting<\/strong><\/p>\n

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How many times have you thought, \u201cI love this piece \u2014 I wish I could make it again\u201d<\/em>?
Or maybe you\u2019ve hesitated because mold making seems too technical, complicated, or just boring<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The truth is different:
The mold is freedom.<\/strong>
It\u2019s the tool that allows you to multiply your ideas<\/strong>, experiment without fear<\/strong>, and take your work to a new professional level<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Why this workshop makes your ceramic reproduction process easier<\/strong><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udd36 Because you save time and material<\/strong> \u2014 once you have your mold, you can reproduce your piece as many times as you want, exploring new variations, glazes, or combinations.
\ud83d\udd36 Because it frees you from the fear of mistakes<\/strong> \u2014 you no longer depend on each hand-modeled piece turning out perfectly.
\ud83d\udd36 Because it professionalizes your production<\/strong> \u2014 you\u2019ll be able to create consistent series, prototypes, and pieces for commissions or exhibitions with steady quality.
\ud83d\udd36 Because no previous experience is required<\/strong> \u2014 we\u2019ll work from scratch, guided by Helena Civit<\/em>, ceramic artist experienced in using plaster as a creative<\/strong>, not just technical, tool.<\/p>\n

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What you\u2019ll learn<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2705 How to design and create your own one-part plaster mold<\/strong>, step by step, starting from the original model.
\u2705 How to prepare casting slip (liquid clay)<\/strong> with the ideal consistency for flawless results.
\u2705 How to cast in your own mold<\/strong>, demold, and understand how to adapt the process to your creative goals.<\/p>\n

And to achieve that, we\u2019ll go through these key points in detail:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2705 How to analyze the chosen piece<\/strong> to determine where to place the cuts and \u201ckeys\u201d of the mold.
\u2705 How to calculate the amount of plaster<\/strong> needed for your mold.
\u2705 How to build the containment box<\/strong> for pouring the plaster.
\u2705 How to prepare the casting slip<\/strong> correctly.
\u2705 How to pour and cast in your own mold<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll choose a piece proposed by Helena to make your mold,
or, if you prefer, you can bring your own piece<\/strong> \u2014 we\u2019ll just need you to send a photo beforehand<\/strong> to confirm whether it can be done as a one-part or two-part mold.<\/p>\n

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Program<\/h3>\n

First Saturday: 10:00h \u2013 18:00h<\/strong><\/p>\n