As a self-taught mold maker and slip caster, thank you so much for showing the difficult moments when things don't go to plan! Boy do I know the frustration. Can't wait to see the glaze choices for this piece! Love your channel! 🌺
Oh my what a treat to see new uploads from you. I found your channel like a month ago and it's so applicable to what I'm trying to do. I was sad to see you stopped uploading, but now having you back is awesome! Thanks so much for the videos, going through a bunch of your old ones really cleared some things up for me about the production side of slip casting.
Thank you for these wonderful Technical Tuesday videos. It’s not surprising to me that you worked for a SFX house- the way you approach your mold making shows a lot of experience behind it. I learned a lot, myself, when I did amateur make-up fx back in the day. I have learned so much just by watching you, both your successes and your less than perfect experiences. Thanks for showing both!
Thank you! It’s always difficult for me to share my mistakes and misfires - but I appreciate it when other artists and makers share so I feel I should too 😅
Congrats on the beginning of an epic new edition! The cassowary reminds me of the roadrunners I grew up with back home. Another intriguing and inspiring documentation of your process - so much fun! You even had me holding my breath a couple times.
This was a very dramatic and wonderful episode! It was technically very interesting. I understand why the slip well was added to the production mold after the silicone casting. But that means you have to drill a well on every production mold(?). I was not sure why you added that void on the sculpt in part one. I now see that it was a way to get the well to work. Also, was the void necessary to get the slip to drain out more easily? I have let my casts rest for several hours; to the point of them almost shrinking too much and causing cracking. But I found I needed the additional shrinking to free the mold and avoid some scraping of details. All in all, a very cool episode!!
I do indeed need to drill out every production mold - it’s a trade off I made vs having an extra mold piece and more seams on each casting. I do think these casts should sit just a bit longer in the mold - I suspect the mold itself wasn’t quite as dried out as the starfish mug molds I was casting at the time.
@vantikistudio crossing my fingers it works out! The ocular bone really makes it pop
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I always use a little talcum powder before the first casting. I apply a thin layer to the inside with a brush. Sometimes I use it for the second casting as well if needed. It’s worth a try☺️ Great work and great video👏
So cool! I just had a 50 amp outlet installed in my garage. My parents have promised their electric kiln to my brother, but I have permission to "take care of it" until he has space. I can't wait to get back into pottery! 😁😁😁
I just wanted to let you know how much my husband and I enjoy watching your videos! (We’re both artists; I have asked you questions about my ceramics before.) I appreciate you sharing your creative struggle and the honesty when things don’t work out well. That bit about anxiety is spot on too, lol! If you don’t mind me asking; would you share in a future video how you 3-D print and cast the bottom for a mug? I don’t have a 3D printer, but it seems like a magical step that I find puzzling. We love all of these videos and appreciate the time and creativity you spend to make them! Thank you! Er, uh… I mean, mahalo! 😀
Thank you for your kind words! I'm glad that you're finding these videos helpful! As to how I do the bottoms of my mugs - that is one part of the process I like to keep a mystery. I've used many different techniques to do it over the years.
Thanks for the update. I'm sure the final product will be beautiful. Will there be an episode on the glazing process? That would be great to see. But we'll understand if you don't. Filming and editing must add a whole extra layer of time and pressure constraints. ATB : )
Thank you! I may do a glaze update, but I haven’t been filming the glaze testing process. As you guessed, filming adds a layer of complexity, and I really wanted to focus on the tests
Great video again. You show very well that failure is just an integral part of the ceramic making process. Have you tried compressed air to release the casting?
Thank you! Failure is indeed part of learning. I do have a small can of compressed air - you can (briefly) see me try it in one of the time lapse shots, but it was nearly empty. I’ll give it another try with a fresh can, and I’ll definitely let the mugs rest in the molds longer before opening.
@@theabristlebroom4378 well spotted! I’m learning the best way to drain the mold to minimize drip lines. The dark interior of the glaze smooths things out nicely
😂 - I spotted it at my favorite unconventional ceramics supply location: a restaurant supply store! It’s a giant wooden mixing paddle. They had a metal version, but I like the wood as it doesn’t damage my mixer propellers if I accidentally bump them. Great for scraping the sides of the tank and getting things moving first thing in the morning when I warm up the slip.
Does the seam allow all the air to escape at the top of the crest or do you put a venting hole through the mold to the top of the crest? Another great video and always learn a lot.
You already have silicone can you make a silicone plug or have it bonded to the pour spout area. Also first video ive seen of yours. Never done pottery/art.
How long are you waiting to release the big mold? It may not be leather hard enough or have shrunk away from the plaster enough. It's a pretty large piece. For my molds I wait triple the time of the dwell. So if a dwell is 1.5hrs I'm waiting 4 to demold.
Just curious, why do you pour from the top of the mold? If the mold laid on its side and the pour hole went straight into that cavity from the side, the part to trim would be a straight shot instead of trying to remove a 90 degree angle. But I'm a novice, so there's probably something I'm missing.
Great question! It is true, pouring from the side would be easier to trim, but I’d end up catching air bubbles in all the high points of the skull sculpture on that side. With the mild upright, the highest point (the top edge of the casque) has a seam along it to vent air as the slip rises in the mold. I hope that makes sense
As a self-taught mold maker and slip caster, thank you so much for showing the difficult moments when things don't go to plan! Boy do I know the frustration. Can't wait to see the glaze choices for this piece! Love your channel! 🌺
Oh my what a treat to see new uploads from you. I found your channel like a month ago and it's so applicable to what I'm trying to do. I was sad to see you stopped uploading, but now having you back is awesome! Thanks so much for the videos, going through a bunch of your old ones really cleared some things up for me about the production side of slip casting.
Thank you for these wonderful Technical Tuesday videos. It’s not surprising to me that you worked for a SFX house- the way you approach your mold making shows a lot of experience behind it. I learned a lot, myself, when I did amateur make-up fx back in the day. I have learned so much just by watching you, both your successes and your less than perfect experiences. Thanks for showing both!
Thank you! It’s always difficult for me to share my mistakes and misfires - but I appreciate it when other artists and makers share so I feel I should too 😅
Congrats on the beginning of an epic new edition! The cassowary reminds me of the roadrunners I grew up with back home. Another intriguing and inspiring documentation of your process - so much fun! You even had me holding my breath a couple times.
Thank you! This episode definitely captured some rough moments!
Your life balance with work is enviable.
Thank you - I do feel that we can find ourselves working our weekends away if we’re not careful. I do love my commute!
TH-cam didn't alert me to part 1 but they made me aware of part 2. Haha. They have such a great system. Peak technology.
I’m glad this episode made it your way! The good thing it episode 1 is ready and waiting for you 😄
This was a very dramatic and wonderful episode! It was technically very interesting. I understand why the slip well was added to the production mold after the silicone casting. But that means you have to drill a well on every production mold(?). I was not sure why you added that void on the sculpt in part one. I now see that it was a way to get the well to work. Also, was the void necessary to get the slip to drain out more easily? I have let my casts rest for several hours; to the point of them almost shrinking too much and causing cracking. But I found I needed the additional shrinking to free the mold and avoid some scraping of details. All in all, a very cool episode!!
I do indeed need to drill out every production mold - it’s a trade off I made vs having an extra mold piece and more seams on each casting. I do think these casts should sit just a bit longer in the mold - I suspect the mold itself wasn’t quite as dried out as the starfish mug molds I was casting at the time.
Oregon is beautiful and so are your molds!
It is and thank you!
Oh wow, that looks amazing bisqued with the ocular bone. Kudos to you for such a healthy view of setbacks, they really are learning opportunities!
Thank you! The ocular bone is still a question mark as to if it will survive a glaze firing. Testing it today!
@vantikistudio crossing my fingers it works out! The ocular bone really makes it pop
I always use a little talcum powder before the first casting. I apply a thin layer to the inside with a brush. Sometimes I use it for the second casting as well if needed. It’s worth a try☺️
Great work and great video👏
Thanks! I’ll try this when I bring in the rest of the new production molds!
So cool! I just had a 50 amp outlet installed in my garage. My parents have promised their electric kiln to my brother, but I have permission to "take care of it" until he has space. I can't wait to get back into pottery! 😁😁😁
That’s awesome! Enjoy your temporary kiln!
I just wanted to let you know how much my husband and I enjoy watching your videos! (We’re both artists; I have asked you questions about my ceramics before.) I appreciate you sharing your creative struggle and the honesty when things don’t work out well. That bit about anxiety is spot on too, lol! If you don’t mind me asking; would you share in a future video how you 3-D print and cast the bottom for a mug? I don’t have a 3D printer, but it seems like a magical step that I find puzzling.
We love all of these videos and appreciate the time and creativity you spend to make them! Thank you! Er, uh… I mean, mahalo! 😀
Thank you for your kind words! I'm glad that you're finding these videos helpful! As to how I do the bottoms of my mugs - that is one part of the process I like to keep a mystery. I've used many different techniques to do it over the years.
Thank you for showing us your process ,it's inspiring to see you work !
You are most welcome!
=O 2 videos in 2 weeks!!! You spoil us =P
😄 - it was easier than trying to cram it all into one looooong episode
Thanks for the update. I'm sure the final product will be beautiful. Will there be an episode on the glazing process? That would be great to see. But we'll understand if you don't. Filming and editing must add a whole extra layer of time and pressure constraints. ATB : )
Thank you! I may do a glaze update, but I haven’t been filming the glaze testing process. As you guessed, filming adds a layer of complexity, and I really wanted to focus on the tests
Great video again. You show very well that failure is just an integral part of the ceramic making process. Have you tried compressed air to release the casting?
Thank you! Failure is indeed part of learning. I do have a small can of compressed air - you can (briefly) see me try it in one of the time lapse shots, but it was nearly empty. I’ll give it another try with a fresh can, and I’ll definitely let the mugs rest in the molds longer before opening.
Because the inside of the crest is visable, there are visible drip lines from the liquid slip draining. How do you clean that up, or do you?
@@theabristlebroom4378 well spotted! I’m learning the best way to drain the mold to minimize drip lines. The dark interior of the glaze smooths things out nicely
Great video, as always
Thank you so much!
Why do I not have a paddle for my slip tank?! That's amazing and much better than sticking my arm in there to scrape the sides 😂
😂 - I spotted it at my favorite unconventional ceramics supply location: a restaurant supply store! It’s a giant wooden mixing paddle. They had a metal version, but I like the wood as it doesn’t damage my mixer propellers if I accidentally bump them. Great for scraping the sides of the tank and getting things moving first thing in the morning when I warm up the slip.
@vantikistudio it's genius, going to carve one asap!
I think I've never catched how do you make your artists signature at the bottom into the master molds 🤔
That is one bit I like to keep a mystery 😉
@vantikistudio then let the magic continue ;)
Does the seam allow all the air to escape at the top of the crest or do you put a venting hole through the mold to the top of the crest? Another great video and always learn a lot.
Great question! The seam allows enough air to escape - no further venting is needed
You already have silicone can you make a silicone plug or have it bonded to the pour spout area. Also first video ive seen of yours. Never done pottery/art.
Good idea!
How long are you waiting to release the big mold? It may not be leather hard enough or have shrunk away from the plaster enough. It's a pretty large piece. For my molds I wait triple the time of the dwell. So if a dwell is 1.5hrs I'm waiting 4 to demold.
I suspect you are correct - I’m giving it more time to harden before demolding in the future
Why wasn’t the pour hole originally in the mold?
I talk a bit more about the pour hole placement in part one - I’m trying to reduce the amount of seam lines on the casting
Why don’t you have to score and slip the ocular bone when attaching?
I’ve found that when attaching slipcast pieces together all that is needed is a bead of slip. Brett Kern is the slipcasting pro who showed me this
Just curious, why do you pour from the top of the mold? If the mold laid on its side and the pour hole went straight into that cavity from the side, the part to trim would be a straight shot instead of trying to remove a 90 degree angle. But I'm a novice, so there's probably something I'm missing.
Great question! It is true, pouring from the side would be easier to trim, but I’d end up catching air bubbles in all the high points of the skull sculpture on that side. With the mild upright, the highest point (the top edge of the casque) has a seam along it to vent air as the slip rises in the mold. I hope that makes sense
@ Makes perfect sense! Thank you
I was wondering why you didn’t just use the opening of the mug and lay it on the side.
It’s all about not catching air bubbles - as the slip enters the mold, the air has to go out
Talcum powder in the sticky part before you pour your slip in. It works great. Sent you an email.
GROG!!! Thank you! I’ll definitely give that a try!