The Essential Guide to Mold Making & Slip Casting

<DIV><DIV><I><B>For potters mold making is invaluable</B></I> because it allows them to slip-cast identical multiples of their work&#151;and this newly revised full-color edition of Andrew Martin&#146;s classic is <I>the </I>definitive guide to the craft. No other volume has shown the processes in such how-to detail. It&#146;s overflowing with hundreds of photos key techniques projects master artist profiles and troubleshooting tips.<BR /><BR /> A thorough introduction addresses materials and tools and presents Martin&#146;s simple unique template method for making clay prototypes. Create easy one-piece molds to make tiles bowls and platters or multi-piece molds for more complex forms. An extensive overview covers slip formulation while offering highly desired slip recipes for low- mid- and high-fire clay bodies.<BR /><BR /><B>This will be the standard reference in every ceramist&#146;s library.</B></DIV></DIV>