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Do I use a strap on my ceramic mold or should I use rubber bands?On any mold which holds more than half a gallon of slip, you should use a strap or even more than one if necessary.On smaller ceramic molds you can use strong, wide rubber bands. What can I do if my ceramic mold leaks?If your mold becomes warped and allows slip to leak along the seam lines, wet it (some advocate dipping it in a bucket of water), band it very tightly in several directions, using enough bands to pull all the seam lines together. Now set the mold aside on a flat surface and do not use it again until it is totally dry. This could be several weeks depending on weather conditions. When you use the mold again, it should not leak.If it does you will have to decide whether to try wetting and banding again or cut your loses and toss the mold. How to store a ceramic mold.Always store molds on a flat surface in a dry location.If you have a two part mold you should generally lay the mold down so that the seam line is parallel to the surface, like this =======. The idea of keeping the seam line parallel to the surface is to deter warping. It is also best to keep the opening facing the wall, if possible, to prevent the mold from filling with dust. Only turn it to face the wall after the mold is completely dry. If your ceramic mold has more than two parts, like a teapot or pitcher, you will have to look at it to determine the best way to store it to prevent the mold from warping.
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All About Clay The best way of starting out is to take a few lessons. You will probably waste quite a bit in materials when you first get started. Figuring out how to truly make handmade pottery correctly and shape into what you want it to be can be quite an ordeal. The different tools that a normal shop will have can be fun to try. You will soon see which ones you like to use the most and then when you are ready you will know which ones to buy. With the help of the internet, you can now purchase most if not all of your ceramic and pottery tools and supplies online. We are located far from any well supplied dealers and yet working with reliable ceramic and pottery suppliers online has allowed us to recieve most of our orders within a timely manner. When you get all set up, just enjoy the hobby and have fun at it. Some people get pretty serious and start selling their creations at craft fairs and small stores, but others just like to create items for themselves, relatives, and friends. Whichever kind of handmade pottery you desire to endeavor, enjoy the hobby and have fun doing it.
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