Batch Manufacturing for Ceramics: Models and Molds, from Process to Product

This handbook is intended for exploring mold making and model making for ceramics. Seth Nagelberg demonstrates the techniques he has used in the classroom and workshops since 2003. Readers will find step-by-step instructions for mixing plaster and making single and multi-part molds for press molding and slip casting. You will find techniques for making plaster models including sculpting with hand tools, using templates to shape plaster and making foam-core molds to cast solid plaster models. Readers can take their skills to the next level. Batch Manufacturing for Ceramics includes a tool list, plaster mixing chart, timetable for a small production run, instructions for using rubber molds to make master molds and a casting slip recipe. Use this book to take your process from one-offs to small batch manufacturing.