How to Make a PLASTER MOLD on the Wheel

Learn how to make a plaster mold on the wheel with this plaster mold making tutorial. I also show you, briefly, how to mix plaster. Making plaster molds can be messy and time consuming but this technique makes it EASY. I had this crazy idea and it actually worked pretty well. I made a mold completely on the wheel. No clamps, no wood boards, no table needed. It made the plaster nice and round too. If you're making round molds give this a try.
How to Mix Plaster for Making Molds and Bats (my tutorial):
• Ceramics - How To Mix ...
My name is Jim Fazio. I'm an artist and teacher who makes student-friendly tutorials and time lapse creations. I also share tips, tools and techniques for students, art teachers and any other creatives interested in improving their skills. Check out my channel for more if you're interested.

[@julipolito7761]

Thanks, Jim!

[@saundrasaumay9767]

So awesome, thanks!!

[@lynnemarchetti647]

Ah yes, all right! Simplicity. Appreciate the know-how. Thank you.

[@CeramicJim]

Happy to help!

[@kevinskudalski5838]

Wow, so simple, yet effective. Well done, thank you for sharing.

[@harre025]

Awesome!!!!!!

[@user-be5pb8mz3c]

Genius! Thanks so much for this!

[@user-cx4lh1co8x]

Thanks for the smart tip!! This is really useful, I use to do jiger for the molds but it was so complicated. This is shortcut!! 🍾

[@monikavitek6685]

this was great demo, thanks will try soon

[@poppygirl1970]

Brilliant! Love this technique. Can't wait to give it a spin ;)

[@CeramicJim]

Thank you Whitney. Takes all the grunt out of mold making and just leaves the fun!

[@JSmedic1]

I appreciate this version of mold making. It saves resources and looks so much nicer than the big square block mold.

[@CeramicJim]

Thanks Michelle! Much appreciated!

[@dimargo7699]

This method is awesome, such an efficient use of plaster for the mold!

[@CeramicJim]

Thanks. Sure is handy to know. Good luck!

[@EricGautierpublicprofile]

Fantastic idea. Thank you!

[@CeramicJim]

You’re welcome. Glad you liked it! More to come with plaster molds soon!

[@tonianibal7585]

You rock! You are crazy freaking good😂

[@Ceramicadi]

I LOVE YOU ! thank you for sharing !!

[@CeramicJim]

You’re welcome. Happy to help!

[@goneviral6037]

That’s awesome!!

[@CeramicJim]

Thank you!

[@lindarivers2407]

Love this! I'm in the process of making several slip casting molds of larger objects but want to make a bunch of coffee mugs and smaller items in the near future and this is perfect!!

[@CeramicJim]

Thank you Linda. Much appreciated. I hope it works for you!

[@NataliyaKyrkachAntonenko]

It's very helpful! Thank you a lot!

[@CeramicJim]

You’re welcome Natalia. Let me know how it goes!

[@azararbooni6176]

😍 😍 😍 😍 😍

[@regularguy8592]

slick

[@tinkerfeet]

Outstanding video 👍🏻

[@CeramicJim]

Thank you!

[@mrglasecki]

Like the concept 😎

[@CeramicJim]

Thanks! For certain applications or ideas it works well.

[@jonyalen5011]

Show , brilhante idea!.

[@CeramicJim]

Thank you!

[@nicolascuevas2935]

Me enamoré, del método y de ti!

[@CeramicJim]

Thank you!

[@m0eMoE]

Do youhave a video showing how you make plaster bats? ☺️ Love your videos! They've helped me a lot

[@CeramicJim]

No I don’t. I don’t use them so I’ve never had a reason to make them. I assume you could throw a ring wall of clay and just fill it right there on the wheel. 🤷‍♂️

[@PiranOfficial]

I'm a complete newbie, trying to soak as much information as I can before trying playing with clay in my basement (no workshops in my town :C) Could You make a follow up video on how to use such mold? Thanks! :)

[@CeramicJim]

Oh man! I’m so excited for you journey! I work in my basement too. Yes yes, it’s on my list. Keep a look out for it!

[@PiranOfficial]

Great! :) I subscribed so I definitely won't miss it :)

[@CeeJayKay]

Yes... I was also wondering what this particular shape mold is used for. ???

[@CeramicJim]

I used for casting a bowl with a built in foot for a handful of casts. I don’t use it anymore.

[@goneviral6037]

Can you make slip mold that you would pour into it? Is it just clay watered down?

[@CeramicJim]

You could pour into this mold if you wanted to. It may be hard to get out due to the foot but I’d have to try. Slip IS just watered down clay but slip for casting is modified a little bit with what’s called a deflocculant so it casts better.

[@RagtimeBillyPeaches]

With the finger grooves you made in the clay, how do you get the slip cast bowl out of the mold?

[@CeramicJim]

They’re not deep enough to cause an issue. The foot right however was a little difficult with casting. I don’t use this mold anymore.

[@lynnchacha1234]

Hi Jim! =) That's a fantastic video and thank you so much for showing that method. Did you say that you throw the clay on a plaster bat? How do you manage to get the plaster mould off the bat at the end? I always thought the plaster surfaces would stick and I wasn't sure if you needed to add some mould soap or something to prevent sticking. Hope to find out more from you about this. Thank you so much!

[@CeramicJim]

I threw it on a plastic bat. I talk pretty fast and slur my words sometimes. It came off pretty easy. You can add plaster on plaster but you need to add mould soap. I use Murphy’s oil soap. At least three coast and wipe off in between. Thanks!

[@lynnchacha1234]

@@CeramicJim thank you so much for your reply Jim! =) do you have any recommendations for plastic bats?

[@sarrabouhdjar8781]

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[@CeramicJim]

Make a small mold/drying bat or let it dry in the bucket and then throw it away.

[@jakeallgeier4503]

Any tricks to cleaning up the extra plaster? I'm worried about putting any down the drain

[@CeramicJim]

Just let dry in the bucket and it should pop out later when you throw it away.

[@needamuffin]

Using clay to make a mould for a plaster cast of a mould for clay.

[@CeramicJim]

Making a no comment comment about a comment.

[@eunice3171]

Belo

[@CeramicJim]

thanks!

[@jjjbay]

That's not a knife

[@CeramicJim]

YES! Finally someone gets it!