Building on the skills developed in our introductory mold-making and slip-casting course, this class focuses on creating two-part plaster molds for slip casting. Two-part molds enable the casting of more complex and larger forms that one-part molds can't accommodate. You'll learn techniques for constructing two-part molds from both found objects and leather-hard clay pieces.

Course Objectives

Construct a two-part plaster mold from found objects (e.g., plastic bowls, cups)
- Create a two-part plaster mold from leather-hard clay forms
- Understand how to align, register, and secure two-part molds for successful casting

Course Level

This course is appropriate for students at the following levels. Please note that knowing how to make a one-part slip-casting mold is a prerequisite for this course.

Beginner+ (some prior clay experience)
Intermediate

Age Level

Adults 18+
Teens ages 16-17 (may attend this class independently)
Teens ages 13-15 (with a concurrently registered and attending parent or adult guardian only. All adults and children must be registered individually)

Included in your tuition

Midrange casting slip
No. 1 pottery plaster
Modeling clay
Firing fees for pieces made in this class
Use of communal studio tools

Good to know

Please wear old clothes that can get dirty or bring an apron to wear over your clothes.
To cut down on trash, we don't provide paper towels in the studio. We suggest all students bring a hand or kitchen towel for drying their hands.
Registrations for courses that have not met the required number of students will close 24 hours before the start date of the course.
Students may return to the Clay Center during Open Studio to finish pieces started in class for one month following the last class day of their registered class.
If you've never been to the Clay Center, please click here to review our location and parking information.

Missed Class/Make-up Policies

Due to the unique topic of this course, no make-up classes will be available and there will be no refunds for missed classes.

Continuing Mold Making & Slip Casting with Christian Dinh