Which class to take - rubber molds or slip casting

[Gail Bunt]

I'd like to learn how to make my own slumping and draping molds from found articles. They'd be relative shallow. Not expecting to do kiln-casting or sculpture-like stuff. Am picturing the final molds being of something durable and have read that Mold Mix 6 would be suitable.

So I guess the question is how translate the shape of the found article into the thing (the model?) that would go into the Mold Mix 6. I've looked at a couple of books on mold-making and have Lundstrom's on order, but have trouble picturing the process.

Red Deer College is offering a couple of 5 day classes in mold-making. One is on rubber molds; the other is slip casting for ceramics. Neither is aimed at glass people. Would either of these techniques be useful for making molds for glass?

Any advice would be appreciated.

Gail

[Bert Weiss]

I'd like to learn how to make my own slumping and draping molds from found articles. They'd be relative shallow. Not expecting to do kiln-casting or sculpture-like stuff. Am picturing the final molds being of something durable and have read that Mold Mix 6 would be suitable.

So I guess the question is how translate the shape of the found article into the thing (the model?) that would go into the Mold Mix 6. I've looked at a couple of books on mold-making and have Lundstrom's on order, but have trouble picturing the process.

Red Deer College is offering a couple of 5 day classes in mold-making. One is on rubber molds; the other is slip casting for ceramics. Neither is aimed at glass people. Would either of these techniques be useful for making molds for glass?

Any advice would be appreciated.

Gail

Gail

I can see the value of both, but I would lean towards the rubber molds. You can make plasters from rubbers. I think you can do it all if you know how to make rubber molds.

Mold making is one of the best ways to distinguish yourself as a unique artist. Considering the basic elements of form, graphics, and surface, mold making can affect both form and surface.

[rosanna gusler]

i vote rubber. i am on the learning curve right now. alot to know but boy, what potential. go take the class then i can bug you for answers. rosanna ps. i know alot about clay. it is easier self taught impo

[Gail Bunt]

Thanks so much, both of you. I've registered for rubber.

Gail