5 Different Types of Mould Used in Pottery
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Using moulds in pottery is amazing! Moulds allow Potters to make the same shape consistently over and over again, create sets of pots, and save time and energy in their making process. Moulds can be used to make the main body of the pot or for creating decoration.  In this episode I talk about the 5 types of moulds available to Potters and how each one is used:  *Press mould *Hump mould  *Slip-casting mould  *Sprig mould (plaster of Paris)  *Sprig mould (silicone) Resources for Potters: Oxford Clay website resources for Potters: https://www.oxfordclay.co.uk/resources-for-potters  Pottery eBooks: https://www.oxfordclay.co.uk/shop/ebooks  Download the Free How to Make a Pottery Glaze Workbook (suitable for beginners): https://www.oxfordclay.co.uk/how-to-make-a-pottery-glaze-workbook  Download the Free How to programme an Electric Kiln for bisque and stoneware glaze firings (includes full kiln firing schedule) https://www.oxfordclay.co.uk/how-to-fire-bisque-and-stoneware-kiln-firing-schedule  Pottery Paperback Books available from amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Katherine-Tomlinson/e/B0B1CKC9X3?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1662270837&sr=8-1     Video mini-courses for Potters: https://www.oxfordclay.co.uk/shop/courses  Oxford Clay blog: https://www.oxfordclay.co.uk/blog-1 
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