Hi friends-it's been a while! In this video, I'm going to show you guys how I made pots using some vintage plates and dishes I found at the thrift store. I haven't been a very big hand builder, but recently I've been doing it a lot more often. Making molds has become one of my favorite parts of the process because it makes the handbuilding so much easier. Enjoy, and thanks for watching!
Steps to mix your own plaster (I recommend USG #1 Pottery Plaster!)
0 if you are using a porous container to pour your mold, you should first coat whatever you are casting with some kind of mold release (Vaseline, Crisco, oil soap, etc.)
1 weigh out 70 parts water first and set it aside, then weigh out 100 parts dry plaster
2 sift the plaster through your hands into the water, breaking up any clumps; it should form a sort of mountain in the middle (always add plaster to water, and not the other way around, so that water can fully hydrate the plaster!)
3 let the plaster slake/sit in the water for 3-4 minutes to allow the plaster to hydrate
4 after waiting, thoroughly, and gently, mix the plaster to break clumps and avoid adding too many air bubbles
5 before pouring, lightly mist your molds, which will help get a very smooth surface
6 pour and allow 30-40 minutes for the plaster to harden (it will heat up)
7 when the plaster is hardened, remove it from the mold, clean up any sharp edges, and allow it to air dry completely before the first use
For a plaster/water ratio calculator, see: plaster.glazy.org/
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[timestamps]
00:00 intro
02:41 the thrifted goods!
03:32 mixing and pouring the plaster
06:12 how to use the mold
07:22 adding feet and details
10:06 results!!
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